Nitva, Nītvā: 2 definitions
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Nitva 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNītvā (नीत्वा) refers to “having led someone (along a particular path)”, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, while describing Vṛkṣanātha’s entry into the world: “[...] (Then having done all that he) went to a city of excellent Brahmins there in Madhyadeśa called Ahicchatra. There he graced the holy Brahmins (by initiating them) into the supreme Kula practice. Once he had done that, he led (nītvā) them, numbering one and a quarter billion, along the path of the Wheel in the Void, the abode of the supreme plane. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryNītvā (नीत्वा).—ind. 1. Having taken. 2. Having passed or spent. E. ṇī to take, ktā aff.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nitvaad, Nitvagohali.
Ends with (+70): Abhanitva, Abhimanitva, Ajanitva, Amanitva, Apanitva, Avamanitva, Bahupatnitva, Bhanitva, Brahmanitva, Cinitva, Dakinitva, Dhunitva, Dhvanitva, Doshagunitva, Ekapatnitva, Garbhinitva, Ghrinitva, Gramanitva, Hanitva, Janitva.
Full-text (+9): Jnanin, Natimanin, Maunin, Purushamanin, Curnata, Nihsheshata, Akramya, Avabandh, Suvidhi, Upasamkrama, Angarakakarmanta, Nitvagohali, Sudura, Shitavana, Svadhiti, Karambhaka, Dinmukha, Mūla-nāgiraṭṭa, Cakramarga, Utkalapa.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Nitva, Nītvā; (plurals include: Nitvas, Nītvās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.17.35 < [Chapter 17 - The Gopis Describe Their Remembrance of Sri Krsna]
Verse 5.12.16 < [Chapter 12 - Pancajana’s Previous Birth]
Verse 5.16.13 < [Chapter 16 - Comforting Sri Radha and the Gopis]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.2.16 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Verse 1.6.10 < [Chapter 6 - Priyatama (the most beloved devotees)]
Verse 1.5.130 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Hanuman Nataka (critical study) (by Nurima Yeasmin)
9.4. The character of Rāvaṇa < [Chapter 4]
Hanuman-Nāṭaka, Act 13 (Summary) < [Chapter 3]
3. Habit and Custom in the Hanumannāṭaka < [Chapter 5]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
2. Dissimilarities (3): Customs and Sacraments < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
7. Customs (4): Antyeṣṭi Saṃskāra < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 117 [Karaṅgiṇi form of Śakti] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.275 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]