Nistrishaka, Nistriśaka, Nis-trishaka: 1 definition
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Nistrishaka 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 Nistriśaka can be transliterated into English as Nistrisaka or Nistrishaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
Source: Wisdom Library: MantrashastraNistriśaka (निस्त्रिशक) refers to one of the various mantradoṣa (“defects of mantras”), according to Tantric digests such as the Bṛhattantrasāra (part 4 page 814), Nāradapurāṇa (Nārada-mahā-purāṇa) (verses 64.14-58), Śaradātilaka (verses 2.71-108), Padārthādarśa and Śrīvidyārṇava-tantra.—Nistriśaka is defined as “if you combine this mantra with oṃ, you get nine syllables”. [unverified translation!] The Mantra defect elimination methods consist in performing purification rites (saṃskāra).—See Kulārṇava-tantra verse 15.71-2 and Śaradātilaka verse 2.114-22.
Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, mantraśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.
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Partial matches: Nish.
Full-text: Mantradosha.
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