Atinikrishtika, Ati-nikrishtika, Atinikṛṣṭikā, Atinikṛṣṭika: 1 definition
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Atinikrishtika 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.
The Sanskrit terms Atinikṛṣṭikā and Atinikṛṣṭika can be transliterated into English as Atinikrstika or Atinikrishtika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAtinikṛṣṭikā (अतिनिकृष्टिका) (or Adhamā) refers to the “very inferior” division of chaste ladies, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.54 (“Description of the duties of the chaste wife”).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin lady said to Pārvatī: “[...] O gentle lady, the chaste ladies can be divided into four classes. Even when they are remembered they dispel sins. The divisions comprise of the superior etc. They are superior, middling, inferior and very inferior (atinikṛṣṭikā). I shall explain their characteristics. Listen with attention. [...] She who remains chaste for fear of her husband or the family is very inferior (adhamā) among the chaste ladies, so say the ancient poets. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: Ati.
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