Nivrittyanta, Nivṛttyanta, Nivritti-anta: 1 definition

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Nivrittyanta 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 Nivṛttyanta can be transliterated into English as Nivrttyanta or Nivrittyanta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

Nivṛttyanta (निवृत्त्यन्त) refers to the “culmination of completion”, according to the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, as Bhairava describes himself: “I am indeed the sole potter and I burn with (divine) qualities in the midst of the Skyfarers and the rest. Established in the status of a teacher, I emanate all things. I am Sādākhya of the Skyfarers, Piṅga (the Tawny One) born of the Wind. In (the element) Fire, my nature (as Ananta) is endless. I am the Lord of Grace—Anugrahīśa, born of Water. I am Śrīkaṇṭha at the culmination of completion (nivṛttyanta). I am Kulīśa in the world. I grace all things. [...]”.

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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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