Nityahnikatilaka, Nityāhnikatilaka, Nityahnika-tilaka: 2 definitions
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Nityahnikatilaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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: ManthanabhairavatantramNityāhnikatilaka (नित्याह्निकतिलक) or Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka is a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—The Kubjikā-nityāhnikatilaka explicitly says that Siddhanātha converted a number of Buddhist monks. The Kubjikā-nityāhnikatilaka is a derivative text, not a Tantra and so is probably reporting a common tradition that developed in some Kubjikā sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Academia: Kālavañcana in the KonkanNityāhnikatilaka (नित्याह्निकतिलक) refers to a text of the Paścimāmnāya Kaula tradition from which some Nāth lineages developed.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tilaka.
Ends with: Kubjikanityahnikatilaka.
Full-text: Salayin, Caravi, Naishthaka, Yogin, Vanacarin, Shadashrama, Ashrama.
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