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Nirbijadiksha, īᲹīṣ�, Nirbija-diksha: 1 definition

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Nirbijadiksha 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 īᲹīṣ� can be transliterated into English as Nirbijadiksa or Nirbijadiksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

īᲹīṣ� (निर्बीजदीक्षा) or simply Nirbīja refers to “initiation without the seed [of having to perform post-initiatory rites]�, which offers the candidate the highest soteriological goal of ultimate liberation at the time of death. However, according to the scriptures, such an initiation was only granted in special cases, namely when the candidates were considered unable to perform any kind of post-initiatory practice for special reasons. The list of such people classically comprises the king, but also the old, the young, the sick, and women.

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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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