Nilalaka, Nīlālaka, Nila-alaka: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsNīlālaka (नीलालक) refers to “black locks”, according to the 13th-century Matsyendrasaṃhitā: a Kubjikā-Tripurā oriented Tantric Yoga text of the Ṣaḍanvayaśāmbhava tradition from South India.—Accordingly, “[Visualisation of Śakti]:—On his left side, [he should visualise] Śakti, who infatuates the world. She has all the auspicious characteristics. She is in the prime of her youth. She has bees longing for the garland tied in her black locks (nīlālaka). [...]”.
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: Nilalakavaruthin.
Full-text: Nilalakavaruthin, Alaka, Varuthin, Vrinda.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 1.11.25-29 < [Chapter 11 - Description of Śrī Kṛṣṇacandra’s Birth]