Nimittapariksha, Nimittaparīkṣā, Nimitta-pariksha: 1 definition
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Nimittapariksha 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 Nimittaparīkṣā can be transliterated into English as Nimittapariksa or Nimittapariksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: eScholarship: The descent of scripture: a history of the KamikagamaNimittaparīkṣā (निमित्तपरीक्षा) refers to the “interpretation of favourable and unfavourable omens”, according to the Kāmikāgama: an ancient Śaiva Āgama scripture in 12,000 Sanskrit verses dating to at least the 5th century and represented as an encyclopedic account of ritual instructions (kriyāpāda).—In modern print editions, the Kāmika-āgama is structured in two major parts. The Pūrvabhāga consists of 75 chapters (paṭalas) [...] Chapters 9 to 34 present a general account of the principles and preliminary rites for the construction of temples, houses, buildings, and settlements. More specifically, in Chapter 9, we find an account of particular times (kāla) favourable for specific constructions and ceremonies. Chapter 10 provides instructions for the interpretation of favourable and unfavourable omens (nimittaparīkṣā).
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.
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