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Nishkalashraya, ṣkś, ṣkśⲹ, Nishkala-ashraya: 1 definition

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Nishkalashraya 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 terms ṣkś and ṣkśⲹ can be transliterated into English as Niskalasraya or Nishkalashraya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ṣkś (निष्कलाश्रया) refers to “she who resides in the unmanifest�, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, �(Now) listen, O goddess, to how you should be contemplated in the Transmission of the Aged. Residing in the Wheel you bear a form according to the distinction between gross and subtle. Residing in the middle of the Wheel of the Command, (you) burn with radiant rays (of energy). Inflammed, (you) possess garlands of flames and, of the nature of Sound, (you are) without fault. Seated within the movement of Haṃsa (the vital breath), (you) possess manifest energies (while) residing in the unmanifest [i.e., Ծṣkś]. [...]�.

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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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