Nishcayatva, Niścayatva: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nishcayatva 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 Niścayatva can be transliterated into English as Niscayatva or Nishcayatva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Nishchayatva.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNiścayatva (निश्चयत्व) refers to the “attainment of realisation”, 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, “[...] Indeed, the fire of knowledge burns by means of the Yoga of the Churning of the Centre. Then, when the fire is burning, the Light increases. By its increase, the bliss of the Great Light arises. Just as bliss arises by churning with the Yoni and the Liṅga, similarly bliss arises by the churning of Śiva and Śakti. O goddess, (in this way one attains) realisation (niścayatva) by the unity of Śiva and Śakti. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nishcayatvanirukti.
Relevant text
No search results for Nishcayatva, Niścayatva, Niscayatva; (plurals include: Nishcayatvas, Niścayatvas, Niscayatvas) in any book or story.