Nilahrada, Nila-hrada, ±·Ä«±ô²¹³ó°ù²¹»å²¹: 1 definition
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Nilahrada 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram±·Ä«±ô²¹³ó°ù²¹»å²¹ (नीलहà¥à¤°à¤�) (or ±·Ä«±ô²¹) is the name of a lake within the Mahocchuá¹£ma forest, according to Tantric texts such as the KubjikÄmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the KubjikÄ cult.—Accordingly, “She [i.e., the Goddess—KubjikÄ] quickly went (to the place) where the auspicious river Ucchuá¹£mÄ (flows). It is in the Mahocchuá¹£ma forest and transports the Divine and Mortal Currents (of the transmission). The goddess, endowed with the attributes of the divine Command, sports there where the lakes Mahocchuá¹£ma and ±·Ä«±ô²¹ (are located). [...]â€�.â€�(cf. á¹¢aá¹sÄhasrasaṃhitÄ verse 1.36-37, 4.5, 4.26-132)
According to the á¹¢aá¹sÄhasrasaṃhitÄ: “Ucchuá¹£ma is in the central aperture. At the left [peak] the ±·Ä«±ô²¹³ó°ù²¹»å²¹ should be, and the Hrada [= MahÄhrada] at the right peak.... This pair of apertures, O DevÄ«, is known as the peak of TrikÅ«á¹a. [...]â€�.

Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) 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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