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Niradhikara 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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Niradhikara in Shaivism glossary
: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas

󾱰 (निरधिकार) refers to a type of ǰ첹󲹰ī-īṣ�, which is a type of īᲹ-īṣ�, which is a type of 屹ī-īṣ�, which in turn represents a type of of Ჹٰܳī-īṣ� where īṣ� refers to “initiation� performed by a healthy Ādiśaiva as part of his essential priestly duties in the Śiva temple.—Dīkṣ� is popularly understood as �dīyate kṣīyate iti īṣ�”—“that which grants ǰṣa, while destroying the karma of the initiate�. Ჹٰܳī-īṣ� referst to īṣ� where the process involves Ծⲹ performed according to the rules. Ჹٰܳī-īṣ� is further classified into jñānavatī-īṣ�, where the Ծⲹ is performed internally and kriyāvatī-īṣ�, where the rituals are performed externally. 屹ī-īṣ� is once again classified into sabīja-īṣ�, with īᲹԳٰ and nirbīja-īṣ�, without īᲹԳٰ. īᲹ-īṣ� should definitely be performed for Sādhaka and Ācārya. It is of two types�lokadharminī-īṣ� and śivadharminī-īṣ�.

That which is performed for Samayī and Putraka initiates is called lokadharminī-īṣ�. ǰ첹󲹰ī-īṣ� is of two types�niradhikāra-īṣ� and sādhikāra-īṣ�. 󾱰-īṣ� bestows only the right to perform nityakarma (Ծٲⲹū) on the Samayī and Putraka. Sādhikāra-īṣ� bestows the right to perform all including nitya, naimittika and 峾ⲹ.

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Shaiva (शै�, 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Niradhikara in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

󾱰 (निरधिकार) refers to “having no authority�, according to sources such as the Kulakaulinīmata and Kumārikākhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra.—In accord with the basic triadic division of the universe, the Nine Nāthas are divided into three groups of three. Three have authority on the earth. Three went down into the nether-worlds, and the remaining three flew up into the sky. Thus, (out of these nine) the second, Kumudānandanātha, the fourth, Devānandanātha and the fifth Bhairavānandanātha—these three out of the nine are in the lower world () and (so) have no authority (in this world). [...] Those who are in the netherworld consume the object of enjoyment there. [...]

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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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