Nishthavratin, Nishtha-vratin, Niṣṭhāvratin: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Niṣṭhāvratin can be transliterated into English as Nisthavratin or Nishthavratin, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNiṣṭhāvratin (निष्ठाव्रतिन्) or simply Niṣṭhā refers to “firmly grounded observers of the vow”, according tot the Mṛgendrāgama (Caryāpāda) verse 2-3, 8-10, in the section on expiation (prāyaścitta).—Accordingly, “[...] The vow of those who are ‘endowed observers’ of the vow (bhautikavratin) has an end, (whereas) those whose (vow) terminates with the falling of the body are said to be firmly grounded observers of the vow (niṣṭhāvratin). These (can be) teachers, (spiritual) sons (putraka) and advanced adepts (sādhaka). The endowed (observer of the vow) is one who has offered the vow in the proper manner to the Lord of the Vow at the end when the vow has been fulfilled, and given up its accoutrements. He possesses the wealth that is the (fine) figure of a beautiful wife and is said to be (one who observes the vow for a special) intention (kāmya). Otherwise (if he is not a householder) he is (called) a true (observer of the vow) with an end (satsāntanika)”.
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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Partial matches: Nishtha, Vratin.
Full-text: Nishtha, Bhautikavratin.
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