Nirodhika, Nirodhikā: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Nirodhikā (निरोधिका) refers to “she who is an obstructing force”.—In the Tantrasadbhāva we find the geometric shapes related to the energies, or aspects of the one energy, that constitute the Triangle. [...] The third is Raudrī who is the completed Triangle. Her shape is triangular like a water chestnut (śṛṅgāta). She is an obstructing force (nirodhikā) who can operate in two ways. Although Raudrī is the most intense form of the energy of the Command, she blocks the way to realisation for the ignorant. However, she also restrains or 'blocks' the impurity of those who are the object of the deity's grace. [...]”.
2) Nirodhikā (निरोधिका) refers to the “obstructress” sometimes identified with Raudrī, according to Kṣemarāja in his commentaries on the Netratantra and the Svacchandabhairavatantra, which is well known to the Kubjikā Tantras.—[...] The ‘Obstructress’ (nirodhikā) is the sound energy above the Point, which separates the lower outer sphere from the higher inner one. Sometimes identified with Raudrī (cf. Cf. Netratantra 22.39), this energy blocks or obstructs (nirodhikā) the divine beings that govern the lower spheres, preventing them from rising beyond it and being capable of perceiving the pure undifferentiated unity of the supreme state. This state represents a serious obstacle to the yogi’s ascent but, if he manages to rise above it, it can also help to prevent him falling below it. Due to the dual function of the energy operating at this level, the Netratantra refers to it not only as the Obstructress, but also as the power of mantra (mantrakalā). As such it is the energy of the higher order of beings that operates through mantra. It is the level on which the energy of mantra is particularly powerful and helpful in maintaining the higher states.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNirodhika, (adj.) (fr. nirodha) obstructing, destroying It. 82 (paññā°), cp. M. I, 115. (Page 371)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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Ends with: Pannanirodhika.
Full-text: Pannanirodhika, Mantrakala, Adhara, Talu, Samana.
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