Niranjanapada, Nirañjanapada, Niranjana-pada: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Niranjanapada 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNirañjanapada (निरञ्जनपद) refers to the “plane of the Stainless One”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] The plane of the Stainless One (nirañjanapada) is in the centre. The venerable teacher is supreme in the Western (Tradition). He resides in the midst of the Moon, Fire and Sun in the middle of the Liṅga. [...]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchNirañjanapada (निरञ्जनपद) refers to the “spotless state”, according to the sixth chapter of Rājānaka Ratnākara’s Haravijaya (9th-century), which represents a hymn (stotra) to Śiva.—Accordingly, “Those [Yogins,] whose intense ascetic observance [is performed] for the attainment of union without mind, obtain according to tradition the spotless state (nirañjanapada—nirañjanaṃ padam) which gives an unwavering existence in the Self. [The fact that Yogins obtain this spotless state,] O Śiva, is none other than [the expression of your] favour”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pada, Niranjana, Pata.
Full-text: Spotless state.
Relevant text
No search results for Niranjanapada, Nirañjanapada, Nirañjana-pada, Niranjana-pada; (plurals include: Niranjanapadas, Nirañjanapadas, padas) in any book or story.