Anindita, Animdita: 26 definitions
Introduction:
Anindita means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Marathi, Hindi, biology. 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
Shaivism
Anindita (अनिन्दित) refers to “one who is beyond reproach”, according to the Mataṅgapārameśvara (with Rāmakaṇṭha’s commentary).—Accordingly, “The Guru should consecrate [as an Ācārya] a man who is skilled in what is taught in all four pādas, who has great energy, who is beyond reproach (anindita), who expounds the meaning of the teachings [encapsulated] in the six topics [of this scripture], who is devoted to the welfare of all beings, who has performed the observance for [the propitiation of his] mantra. [...]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Anindita (अनिन्दित) refers to “one who is irreproachable”, according to the Mokṣopāya (verse 5.93.31cd-32ab) and Yogavāsiṣṭha (verse 5.92.34cd-35ab).—Accordingly, “The mind cannot be controlled without a method [of restraint], O irreproachable one (anindita), just as a vicious elephant in rut cannot be controlled without a goad”.
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).
Shaiva philosophy
Anindita (अनिन्दित) refers to the “blameless state” (of being the instigating cause of the creation and maintenance of the universe), according to the Mataṅgapārameśvara-Āgama, Vidyāpāda chapter 5 (also see the Tattvatrayanirṇayavivṛti on verse 3 quoting the Rauravasūtrasaṅgraha 2.13).—Accordingly, “[...] In the same way when Sūkṣma stops [his work], Śiva [gives authorisation] to Śivottama. He gives to all the Vidyeśas the blameless state (anindita) of being the [instigating] cause [of the creation and maintenance of the universe]. [pradadātīśasaṃghasya kāraṇatvam aninditam] Of each great-souled one as he moves up from level to level the [duty of] keeping the wheel moving [is maintained] until he reaches the Supreme State. In order that there should be no interruption, He makes one among the Rudras who is endowed with powers [into] Śikhaṇḍin and employs him in the most junior position”.
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Anindita (अनिन्दित) refers to “irreproachable”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “Then on that occasion the Lord uttered these verses: [...] (117) Just as the nature of open space or the moon reflected in water, all dharmas are pure and impeccable. Not being contaminated by any vice, pure beings are irreproachable (anindita). (118) He who, by a single dharma, knows that all dharmas are ungraspable, void, unreal, and impermanent just like an illusion or a mirage, he will soon reach the place of awakening. [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Anindita (अनिन्दित) refers to a class of kinnara deities according to both the Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions. The kinnaras refer to a category of vyantaras gods which represents one of the four classes of celestial beings (devas). The kinnaras are black in complexion and their caitya-vṛkṣas (sacred-tree) is Aśoka according to both traditions.
The deities such as Aninditas are defined in ancient Jain cosmological texts such as the Saṃgrahaṇīratna in the Śvetāmbara tradition or the Tiloyapaṇṇati by Yativṛṣabha (5th century) in the Digambara tradition.
Aninditā (अनिन्दिता) refers to one of the Dikkumārikās living in the lower world, according to chapter 2.2 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly: “[...] The eight Dikkumārikās living in the lower world, clothed in devadūṣya-cloth, their hair adorned with flowers: Bhogaṅkarā, Bhogavatī, Subhogā, Bhogamālinī, Toyadhārā, Vicitrā, Puṣpamālā, and Aninditā, each one attended by four thousand Sāmānikīs, each one joined by four Mahattarās, each one surrounded by seven great armies and each by seven generals, each one attended by sixteen thousand body-guards and by other powerful Vyantara-gods and goddesses, got into their cars and set off eagerly in the northeast, with charming song and dance”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
Anindita [अनिंदिता] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Santalum album L. from the Santalaceae (Sandalwood) family having the following synonyms: Sirium myrtifolium, Santalum ovatum, Santalum myrtifolium. For the possible medicinal usage of anindita, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
anindita : (adj.) blameless; not reviled.
Anindita, (adj.) (a + nindita) blameless, faultless J.IV, 106 (°aṅgin of blameless body or limbs). (Page 33)
anindita (အနိန္ဒိတ) [(ti) (တိ)]—
[na+nindita]
[န+နိန္ဒိတ]
[Pali to Burmese]
anindita—
(Burmese text): မကဲ့ရဲ့အပ်သော။
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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
anindita (अनिंदित).—a (S) Unaccused or unblamed.
anindita (अनिंदित).—a Unblamed.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Aninditā (अनिन्दिता).—name of a pond: Gaṇḍavyūha 336.21, 25.
Anindita (अनिन्दित).—mfn.
(-taḥ-tā-taṃ) Pious, virtuous, free, unreproachable. E. a neg. and nindita reproached.
Anindita (अनिन्दित).—[adjective] unblamed, blameless.
Anindita (अनिन्दित):—[=a-nindita] [from a-nindā] mfn. irreproachable, virtuous.
Anindita (अनिन्दित):—[tatpurusha compound] m. f. n.
(-taḥ-tā-tam) Irreproachable, blame-less, virtuous, good. E. a neg. and nindita.
Anindita (अनिन्दित):—[a-nindita] (taḥ-tā-taṃ) a. Unreproachable, blameless, pious.
Anindita (अनिन्दित):—(3. a + nindita) adj. f. ā tadellos [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 3, 1, 26.] von Personen und Sachen [Manu’s Gesetzbuch 3, 42. 10, 128.] [Nalopākhyāna 8, 12. 9, 18. 12, 53.] [Indralokāgamana 5, 45.] [Rāmāyaṇa 1, 45, 37.]
Anindita (अनिन्दित):—Adj. tadellos.
Anindita (अनिन्दित) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Aṇiṃdiya, Aṇiṃdiyā.
Aninditā (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 不欺 [bù qī]: “not deceptive”.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Aniṃdita (अनिंदित) [Also spelled anindit]:—(a) uncensured; unreproached.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Aniṃdita (ಅನಿಂದಿತ):—[adjective] not blamed; virtuous.
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Aniṃdita (ಅನಿಂದಿತ):—[noun] an inculpable man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Anindita (अनिन्दित):—adj. blameless;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Nindita, A, Na.
Starts with (+0): Aninditabba, Aninditagamini, Aninditanga.
Full-text (+0): Sadhvanindita, Nindita, Aninditanga, Anindit, Anindiya, Kinnara, Avajja, Ujangin, Anujju, Garahati, Mahattara, Karanatva, Bu qi, Liu shi si fan yin.
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