Nityaklinna, Nityaklinnā: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexNityaklinnā (नित्यक्लिन्ना).—One of the fifteen Akṣaradevīs; Her city was Nityaklinnāpurī.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 19. 57; 31. 24; 37. 33.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Nityaklinnā (नित्यक्लिन्ना) (lit., “perpetually wet”) is a name for the Goddess.—After describing the Triangle in the centre of the maṇḍala with the sacred seats in the three corners and the centre, the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya continues: “[...] (The Command is the goddess) Nityaklinnā (Perpetually Wet) who, free and desirous of herself (svaraktā), bestows the perpetual bliss, which is delighted by phenomenal existence. In the middle of that (triangle) is the Divine Liṅga, which is eternal bliss that generates supreme bliss, (its) form the Point and nature the Void (kharūpa). Churned by both, it is divided by the six parts. I salute the venerable (goddess) called Kubjikā whose beautiful body is aroused and who makes love there”.
2) Nityaklinnā (नित्यक्लिन्ना) refers to one of the Sixteen Nityās associated with Śrīvidyā described in the Tantrarājatantra.—Accordingly, “The Sixteen Nityās associated with Śrīvidyā described in the Tantrarājatantra are as follows. 1) Lalitā 2) Kāmeśvarī, 3) Bhagamālinī, 4) Nityaklinnā 5) Bheruṇḍā 6) Vahnivāsinī 7) Vajreśvarī 8) Śivadūtī 9) Tvaritā (also called Totalā) 10) Kulasundarī 11) Nityā 12) Nīlapatākā 13) Vijayā 14) Sarvamaṅgalā 15) Jvālāmālīi and 16) Citrā”.
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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Full-text (+61): Nitya Devata, Vidravin, Mahavidravin, Trikonadhaman, Pushpita, Vidravini, Supushpita, Mahavidravini, Triskandha, Dhama, Pushpakali, Suravini, Suravin, Bhagamalini, Jvalamalin, Kulasundari, Totala, Prithu, Ravinibha, Raktaravi.
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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXIII - The Tripura Vidya < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 313 - The mantras relating to the worship of different gods
Chapter 315 - Narration of mantras relating to paralysing, captivating etc.
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 19 - Deities stationed on the chariots (cakrarāja)
Chapter 37 - Description of other inner Apartments in the Royal Chamber
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)