Nishkriyananda, Niṣkriyānanda, Nishkriya-ananda: 1 definition

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Nishkriyananda 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 Niṣkriyānanda can be transliterated into English as Niskriyananda or Nishkriyananda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Nishkriyananda in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Niṣkriyānanda (निष्क्रियानन्द) is the name of a teacher.—After Abhinava has listed the Yuganāthas, their consorts and disciples who are worshipped in the Siddhacakra, he says that “there are other teachers and their consorts mentioned in the Kālīkula” (Tantrāloka 29.43ab) Jayaratha explains that: “because they are disembodied (amūrta) they should only be recollected and not worshipped in a special way (as) the previous teachers have not mentioned them” (ibid. commentary). Jayaratha quotes the Devīpañcaśataka (verse 3.15cd-17ab) as an example of a Kālīkrama Tantra in which they are mentioned. They are: [e.g., Niṣkriyānanda and Jñānadīpti;] [...] (preamble to Tantrāloka verse 29.43-46ab). Just before listing the names of the teachers of the Kālīkrama, the Devīpañcaśatikā lists those of the four Yuganāthas and the twelve disciples of Matsyendranātha. It seems that these teachers are commonly linked together in the Kalīkula.

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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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