Niyamavakranti, Niyāmāvakranti, Niyama-avakranti: 1 definition
Introduction:
Niyamavakranti means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāNiyāmāvakranti (नियामावक्रन्ति) refers to the “state of being determined”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly: “This is the armour of Bodhisattvas: [...] (20) this is the undisturbed armour of the Bodhisattvas’ magical presence because they never realize the fruit nor fall into cessation, even though they understand the essential character entering into the state of being determined (niyāmāvakranti) and know that there is no origination of any conditioned thing; [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
No search results for Niyamavakranti, Niyāmāvakranti, Niyāma-avakranti, Niyama-avakranti; (plurals include: Niyamavakrantis, Niyāmāvakrantis, avakrantis) in any book or story.