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Niranjanapada, ñᲹԲ貹岹, Niranjana-pada: 2 definitions

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Niranjanapada 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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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

ñᲹԲ貹岹 (निरञ्जनप�) refers to the “plane of the Stainless One�, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] The plane of the Stainless One (ԾñᲹԲ貹岹) is in the centre. The venerable teacher is supreme in the Western (Tradition). He resides in the midst of the Moon, Fire and Sun in the middle of the Liṅga. [...]�.

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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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Yoga (school of philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Niranjanapada in Yoga glossary
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

ñᲹԲ貹岹 (निरञ्जनप�) refers to the “spotless state�, according to the sixth chapter of Rājānaka Ratnākara’s Haravijaya (9th-century), which represents a hymn (stotra) to Śiva.—Accordingly, “Those [Yogins,] whose intense ascetic observance [is performed] for the attainment of union without mind, obtain according to tradition the spotless state (ԾñᲹԲ貹岹nirañjana� padam) which gives an unwavering existence in the Self. [The fact that Yogins obtain this spotless state,] O Śiva, is none other than [the expression of your] favour�.

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Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

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