Nityamadadrava, Nitya-madadrava, Nityamadadravā: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNityamadadravā (नित्यमदद्रवा) refers to the North-Western Nityā (Yoginīs particularly concerned with Kāma), 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, “[...] Elsewhere in the Yogakhaṇḍa the Nine Nityās are presented as guardians of the quarters. They are as follows: 1) East: Kulavidyā 2) North-west: Nityamadadravā 3) Southeast: Vajreśvarī 4) South: Tvaritā 5) South-west: Kurukullā 6) West: Lalitā Nityā 7) North: Bheruṇḍā 8) North-east: Maṅgalā 9) Vyomavyāpinī”.
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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