Aniha, Anīha: 13 definitions
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Aniha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata PuranaAnīha (अनीह):—Son of Devānīka (son of Kṣemadhanvā). He had a son named Pāriyātra. (see Bhāgavata Purāṇa 9.12.2)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAnīha (अनीह) refers to “one who is without aspirations” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.11.—Accordingly, as Himavat (Himālaya) eulogised Śiva: “[...] O Śiva, obeisance to the resident of Kailāsa, obeisance to one who wanders all over the worlds, obeisance to thee the great lord, to the one indulging in divine sports, obeisance to the trident-holder. O lord, of complete and perfect qualities, obeisance to Thee, devoid of aberrations. Obeisance to Thee without aspirations [i.e., anīha]. Obeisance to Thee without desires. Obeisance to the bold one, to the great soul. [...]”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexAnīha (अनीह).—A son of Devānīka and father of Pāriyātra.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa IX. 12. 2.
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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Shodhganga: Portrayal of Animal Kingdom (Tiryaks) in Epics An Analytical studyAnīha (अनीह) (lit. “one who is devoid of desire”) is a synonym (another name) for Garuḍa, according to scientific texts such as the Mṛgapakṣiśāstra (Mriga-pakshi-shastra) or “the ancient Indian science of animals and birds” by Hamsadeva, containing the varieties and descriptions of the animals and birds seen in the Sanskrit Epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAnīha (अनीह).—a.
1) Indifferent, listless. एकान्तेन ह्यनीहोऽयं पराभवति पूरुषः (ekāntena hyanīho'yaṃ parābhavati pūruṣaḥ) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 3.32.39.
2) Not industrious, lazy; ऋणं धारयमाणस्य कुतः सुखमनीहया (ṛṇaṃ dhārayamāṇasya kutaḥ sukhamanīhayā) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 5.17.6.
-haḥ Name of a king of Ayodhyā.
-hā Disregard, apathy, indifference, disinclination; अनीहया (anīhayā) Kirātārjunīya 2.1 carelessly.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryAnīha (अनीह).—mfn.
(-haḥ-hā-haṃ) Careless, indifferent. E. an neg. īhā wish.
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Anīhā (अनीहा).—f.
(-hā) Indifference, apathy, disinclination. E. an neg. īhā wish.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Aniha (अनिह):—[=an-iha] mfn. one who has or knows no ‘here’, [Āpastamba]
2) Anīha (अनीह):—[=an-īha] mfn. listless, indifferent
3) [v.s. ...] m. Name of a king of Ayodhyā
4) Anīhā (अनीहा):—[=an-īhā] [from an-īha] f. indifference, apathy, disinclination.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Goldstücker Sanskrit-English DictionaryAnīha (अनीह):—I. [bahuvrihi compound] 1. m. f. n.
(-haḥ-hā-ham) Without a desire, indifferent. 2. m.
(-haḥ) The proper name of a king of Ayodhyā, father of Pārijātra; (according to other authorities the same king is called Ahīnagu and is father of Pārijātra or Sahaśrāsva). E. a priv. and īhā. Ii. [tatpurusha compound] f.
(-hā) 1) Want of desire, indifference.
2) Want of energy, apathy. E. a neg. and īhā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Anīha (अनीह):—[anī+ha] (haḥ-hā-haṃ) a. Careless.
2) Anīhā (अनीहा):—[anī+hā] (hā) 1. f. Indifference.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Anīha (अनीह) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Aṇiha.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Aṇiha (अणिह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Anīha.
2) Aṇiha (अणिह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Asniha.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Starts with: Anihaccu, Anihagga, Anihamana, Aniharama, Aniharima, Anihata, Anihatamalla, Anihatatejas, Anihatavarna, Anihaya.
Ends with: Attumaniha, Hanamaniha, Maniha, Paniha, Phaniha, Saniha, Uvaniha, Voafaniha.
Full-text: Devanika, Pariyatra, Anihamana, Asniha, Balasthala, Anihita, Iha, Paripatra.
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