Sakalaniṣkala, Sakala-nishkala: 3 definitions
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The Sanskrit terms Sakalaniṣkala and Sakalaniṣkala can be transliterated into English as Sakalaniskala or Sakalanishkala, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paṭṭadakal (śilpa)Sakalaniṣkala (सकलनिष्कल).—Śiva carrying liṅga on his shoulder can be said as “Sakala-Niṣkala liṅga”. Oft times Śiva with liṅga on his shoulder are also carved on the external wall, above the hāra level in the temple. Sometimes he is with his consort and at times alone.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of ŚivaSakalaniṣkala (सकलनिष्कल) is the form of Śiva which is to some extent composed of parts, in order to enable Yogins, Jñānins Yatis and Mantrins to worship and contemplate him. This form is known as Sādākhya, which is five-fold. Śiva with all these five is called Sadāśiva.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: archive.org: A History of Indian PhilosophyAccording to the Vatula-tantra, the sakala-niṣkala is that in which the deeds of persons are in a dormant state, and when the time of creation comes it associates itself with the bindu state for the formation of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Nishkala, Shakala.
Full-text: Shiva, Sadakhya, Karmasadakhya, Sadashiva.
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