Nishcayakarika, Niścayakārikā, Nishcaya-karika: 1 definition
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Nishcayakarika 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 Niścayakārikā can be transliterated into English as Niscayakarika or Nishcayakarika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Nishchayakarika.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNiścayakārikā (निश्चयकारिका) refers to “she who instills certainty”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata verse 4.71-75.—Accordingly, “(Kuṇḍalinī) bestows (marital) bliss and so is said to be Nityā (the Eternal Woman). She brings about growth (and development) and is the eternal (nityā) mother of the universe who instills certainty (niścayakārikā). She is the eternal Transmental. Devoid of the universe of thought constructs, she resides in the life breath of all. She is the supreme energy, called Kuṇḍalā and is the seventeenth energy (of the Moon). [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Nishcaya, Karika.
Full-text: Karika.
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