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Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantra

Niyāmikā (नियामिका):—Ninth of the nine padas, or ‘fields of authority or qualification’ representing one of the nine groups of Dūtīs in the Dūtīchakra, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra. The ninth group of Dūtīs is presided over by the Bhairava named Ananta.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Niyāmikā (नियामिका) means to “regulate” (i.e., the cosmic order), according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accoridngly, as the Goddess (i.e., Kubjikā) said to Goddess Raktā, “[...] (You are the goddess who) regulates (the cosmic order) (niyāmikā), abides in tranquillity (nivṛttisthā) and, accompanied by eight sons and daughters, brings about many creations. In the Kṛta Age your consort is Mitrānanda, the great lord of Oḍḍa, who burns well, full of (every good) quality [...]”.

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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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Ends with: Rasaniyamika.

Full-text: Triyamika, Kshoni, Nivrittistha, Niyamaka, Mitrananda.

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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)

Part 25 - Vidyāraṇya (a.d. 1350) < [Chapter XI - The Śaṅkara School of Vedānta (continued)]

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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)

Part 17 - Rāmānujācārya II alias Vādi-Haṃsa-Navāmvuda < [Chapter XX - Philosophy of the Rāmānuja School of Thought]

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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 5 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)

Part 1 - The Śaiva Philosophy in the Śiva-mahāpurāṇa < [Chapter XXXVII - The Śaiva Philosophy in the Purāṇas]

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