Nirodhini, Nirodhinī: 1 definition
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Nirodhini 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: ManthanabhairavatantramNirodhinī (निरोधिनी) refers to the “Goddess who blocks”, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—(The goddess) who blocks (Nirodhinī) the realities (padārtha) (conducive to liberation) abides on the plane of the Great Knot. She saves when she is known and throws down (the fettered) when unknown. When she is known she saves from the terrible ocean of Mahāmāyā and (so) is called Mahāntārī and is above all forms. Not known, her form (rūpa) is present in (all that is) gross, subtle and very subtle. [...]
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.
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Starts with: Nirotini.
Ends with: Nirotini.
Full-text: Akuleshvara, Nirodhin.
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