Ajnanipata, Ājñānipāta, Ajna-nipata: 1 definition
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Ajnanipata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĀjñānipāta (आज्ञानिपात) refers to the “descent of the Command”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] The accomplished (form of the) Command is visibly present within the mantras in the field of (vision) of the Siddhas. Thus, this is the lineage of the Siddhas characterized as that of the teacher and the god. The Śāmbhava awakening dawns by the descent of (his) Command (ājñānipāta) (onto his disciple)”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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Partial matches: Nipata, Ajna.
Full-text: Nipata.
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