Nishcalacitta, Niścalacitta, Nishcala-citta: 2 definitions

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Nishcalacitta 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.

The Sanskrit term Niścalacitta can be transliterated into English as Niscalacitta or Nishcalacitta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Nishchalachitta.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Nishcalacitta in Shaivism glossary
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Niścalacitta (निश्चलचित्त) refers to “having fixed one’s consciousnesses (on reality)”, according to the Mālinīvijayottaratantra, chapter 18 (“appropriate conduct of the accomplished Yogin”) verses 18.74-81 (as quoted in the Tantrāloka verse 4.213-221ab).—Accordingly, “[...] Moreover, the one whose consciousness is fixed (niścalacitta) on reality, partaking even in the pleasures of the senses, is not touched by bad consequences, just as the petal of a lotus (is not affected) by water. The Yogin who has great understanding is the one who is similar to the person who, armed with mantras that counteract poison and the like, is not deluded by the poison even while devouring it”.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Nishcalacitta in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Niścaḷacitta (ನಿಶ್ಚಳಚಿತ್ತ):—[noun] = ನಿಶ್ಚಲಿತಚಿತ್ತ [nishcalitacitta].

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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