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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas

Niradhikāra (निरधिकार) refers to a type of Lokadharminī-dīkṣā, which is a type of Sabīja-dīkṣā, which is a type of Kriyāvatī-dīkṣā, which in turn represents a type of of Hautrī-dīkṣā where dīkṣā refers to “initiation” performed by a healthy Ādiśaiva as part of his essential priestly duties in the Śiva temple.—Dīkṣā is popularly understood as “dīyate kṣīyate iti dīkṣā”—“that which grants mokṣa, while destroying the karma of the initiate”. Hautrī-dīkṣā referst to dīkṣā where the process involves agnikārya performed according to the rules. Hautrī-dīkṣā is further classified into jñānavatī-dīkṣā, where the agnikārya is performed internally and kriyāvatī-dīkṣā, where the rituals are performed externally. Kriyāvatī-dīkṣā is once again classified into sabīja-dīkṣā, with bījamantra and nirbīja-dīkṣā, without bījamantra. Sabīja-dīkṣā should definitely be performed for Sādhaka and Ācārya. It is of two types—lokadharminī-dīkṣā and śivadharminī-dīkṣā.

That which is performed for Samayī and Putraka initiates is called lokadharminī-dīkṣā. Lokadharminī-dīkṣā is of two types—niradhikāra-dīkṣā and sādhikāra-dīkṣā. Niradhikāra-dīkṣā bestows only the right to perform nityakarma (nityapūjā) on the Samayī and Putraka. Sādhikāra-dīkṣā bestows the right to perform all kriyās including nitya, naimittika and kāmya.

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Shaiva (शैव, 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.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Niradhikāra (निरधिकार) refers to “having no authority”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata , 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 (pātāla) 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 (शाक्त, 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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Starts with: Niradhikarana, Niradhikaranin.

Full-text: Niratikaratikkai, Lokadharmini, Sadhikara, Putraka, Samayi.

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