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Niraloka, ǰ첹, Nirālo: 9 definitions

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Niraloka 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Niraloka in Purana glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

ǰ첹 (निरालो�).—A dark territory, at the end of which is the world of Lord. Divyam, above the seven created worlds.1 The region above ǰ첹.2

  • 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 19. 151, 167-9; 21. 106; III. 7. 294; IV. 2. 188; Vāyu-purāṇa 49. 145-159; 50. 160.
  • 2) Matsya-purāṇa 123. 47; 124. 83-84.
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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

Nirālo (निरालोका) means “transcendent�, according to the Devīpañcaśataka, an important source of the Kālīkrama that developed in Kashmir after the Kālī Mata of the Jayadrathayāmala.—Accordingly, “[...] It is Śiva’s will in the form of the Transmental and With Mind, (arisen as) both non-dual and dual (respectively). [...] Linked to Moon, Sun and Fire, she generates the seeds of (her) energies. Her form is one and, transcendent (Ծǰ), is the supreme abode. She assumes a state of oneness in the middle of one who possesses (her) radiant energy. She shines, present in multiplicity () like the light of many suns. [...]�.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Niraloka in Sanskrit glossary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

ǰ첹 (निरालो�).�a.

1) not looking about or seeing.

2) deprived of sight.

3) deprived of light, dark; निरालोकं लोकम� (nirǰ첹� lokam) Mālatīmādhava (Bombay) 5.3; Bhāgavata 8.24.35.

5) invisible.

-첹� an epithet of Śiva.

ǰ첹 is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nir and ǰ첹 (आलोक).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ǰ첹 (निरालो�).—adj., f. , 1. without moving the eyes, [峾ⲹṇa] 2, 111, 14. 2. invisible, Mahābhārata 1, 1475.

ǰ첹 is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nis and ǰ첹 (आलोक).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ǰ첹 (निरालो�).—[adjective] not looking about, blind (lit. & [figuratively]); dark.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) ǰ첹 (निरालो�):—[=nir-ǰ첹] [from nir > ni�] mfn. not looking about, [峾ⲹṇa]

2) [v.s. ...] deprived of light, dark or blind, [Mahābhārata; Mālatīmādhava; Kāmandakīya-nītisāra]

3) [v.s. ...] ifc. looking at, investigating, scrutinizing (cf. ٳ-), [Mahābhārata]

: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

ǰ첹 (निरालो�) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ṇiⲹ.

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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