Nijatman, Nija-atman, Nijātman: 1 definition
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Nijatman 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)Nijātman (निजात्मन्) refers to “one’s own essential nature”, according to the Mahānayaprakāśa by Arṇasiṃha (Cf. verse 182-197).—Accordingly, “He whose form is the (one) supreme and non-dual (reality) that is the supreme Void free of alterations and who makes all these modalities (of consciousness) one in his own essential nature (nijātman) through the process of reversal, is famed as (the teacher) called Mīnanātha”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Starts with: Nijatmanandanatha, Nijatmanandaprakasha.
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