Nibodha: 5 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Yoga
2. Purana
Languages
1. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Nibodha 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

Yoga (school of philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Nibodha (निबोध) refers to “listening” [?], according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Even] without [other] yoga texts and the various opinions of gurus, Listen (nibodha): this is self-realization [nibodha svāvabodho'yaṃ] [which] generates instant proof [of its own effectiveness]. Always avoid the [yoga] with form, mind and effort. Always adopt the [yoga] with no form, no mind and no effort. [...]”.

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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).

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Nibodha (निबोध) refers to “understanding (from someone)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.9 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Tāraka-Asura fought with the Gods: “[...] When Indra fell down there was a great hue and cry. On seeing it a great pain entered the army of the gods. Know (nibodha) from me [tannibodha me] the vile action that Tāraka has committed against virtue which is sure to bring about his own ruin. He stamped on Indra with his foot after he fell down and seized his thunderbolt with which he hit him with great force. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Nibodha (निबोध).—

1) Understanding, learning.

2) Acquainting, informing.

Derivable forms: nibodhaḥ (निबोधः).

[Sanskrit to German]

Nibodha in German

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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.

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Search found 10 books and stories containing Nibodha; (plurals include: Nibodhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 1.7 < [Chapter 1 - Sainya-Darśana (Observing the Armies)]

Verse 18.50 < [Chapter 18 - Mokṣa-yoga (the Yoga of Liberation)]

Verse 18.13 < [Chapter 18 - Mokṣa-yoga (the Yoga of Liberation)]

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Verse 1.10.7 < [Chapter 10 - Description of the Birth of Lord Balarāma]

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1.5: Divisions of the Purāṇas < [Chapter 1]

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Verse 1.1.14 < [Adyaya I, Valli I - The story of Vajasravasa]

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Origin and Development of Allegory in Sanskrit Literature and Drama < [Chapter 1 - Allegorical Plays in Sanskrit Literature]

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