Jnanadipti, Jñānadīpti, Jnana-dipti: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramJñānadīpti (ज्ञानदीप्ति) is the consort of Niṣkriyānanda.—After Abhinava has listed the Yuganāthas, their consorts and disciples who are worshipped in the Siddhacakra, he says that “there are other teachers and their consorts mentioned in the Kālīkula” (Tantrāloka 29.43ab) Jayaratha explains that: “because they are disembodied (amūrta) they should only be recollected and not worshipped in a special way (as) the previous teachers have not mentioned them” (ibid. commentary). Jayaratha quotes the Devīpañcaśataka (verse 3.15cd-17ab) as an example of a Kālīkrama Tantra in which they are mentioned. They are: [e.g., Niṣkriyānanda and Jñānadīpti;] [...] (preamble to Tantrāloka verse 29.43-46ab).
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: Dipti, Jnana.
Full-text: Nishkriyananda.
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