Niladevi, Nīlādevī, Nila-devi: 1 definition
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Niladevi 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: SriMatham: Vaiṣṇava Iconology based on Pañcarātra ĀgamaNīlā-devī (भूदेवी):—In most Śrī vaiṣṇava temples Lord Nārāyaṇa is usually accompanied by 2 consorts—Śrī-devi to His right and Bhū-devi to his left. A third consort is mentioned but seldom actually depicted–this is Nīlā-devī. She is said to stand behind the Lord—she is his ahlāda-śakti—energy of Bliss. All three Goddesses are manifestations of Lakshmi. Nīlā-Devī further incarnated on earth during the Krishna Avat ā ra to become his wife in Gokula.
Rādha—the most popular companion of Krishna in North India is not known in the Southern Vaishnava tradition—her place is occupied by Nīlā-devī. Radha was always the paramour of Kṛṣṇa whereas Nīlā was his spous
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 2.5.7 < [Section 5 - Fifth Tiruvaymoli (Am Tamattu Anpu)]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.15.195 < [Chapter 15 - Marriage with Śrī Viṣṇupriyā]