Anisha, Anīśa, Aniśa: 18 definitions
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Anisha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Marathi, 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.
The Sanskrit terms Anīśa and Aniśa can be transliterated into English as Anisa or Anisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Aniśa (अनिश) refers to “always (keeping one’s partner in the heart)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.50 (“Description of fun and frolic”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Then the sixteen celestial ladies arrived there and saw the couple [i.e., Śiva and Pārvatī] with great respect. [...] The celestial ladies made these sweet witty remarks to Him one by one. [...] Śacī said:—‘Why should you be shy of your beloved for whom you lamented and roamed here and there always (aniśa) keeping her in your heart?’”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Aniśa (अनिश) refers to “continually” (serving the one and only Guru), according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] What is to be gained by [manipulating] the vital winds, [even when] practised for a long time? [What gained] by the hundreds of [ways] of holding the breath, which cause sickness and are arduous, and by the many Mudrās, which are painful and difficult to master? You [should] serve continually (aniśa) the one and only Guru to obtain that [no-mind state] whose nature is innate, on the arising of which, the breath, mighty [though it is], instantly disappears by itself. [...]”.
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
Anīśa (अनीश) refers to the “powerless state (of souls)”, according to Bhaṭṭa Rāmakaṇṭha’s 10th-century Tattvatrayanirṇayavivṛti—a commentary on the 7th-century Tattvatrayanirṇaya by Sadyojyoti which discusses philosophical aspects of Śiva including the theories of Puruṣas (souls), Māyā (primal matter) and Mala (the innate impurity afflicting souls).—Accordingly, [verse 8] “These [souls] are therefore powerless (anīśa), [in other words] nescient [and] inactive, [being] without any revelation of their powers. And they are not able by themselves each to make their own [innately unlimited] abilities devoid of impurity [and thus] all-encompassing”—[commentary]: “Therefore, [in other words] because of beginningless bondage by impurity, these souls are powerless (anīśvara), [in other words] with powers of knowledge and action unrevealed, since it is only when impurity ceases to operate that those [powers] are revealed. [...]”.
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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Aniśa (अनिश) refers to “continually (thinking about something)” [?], according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Thus, when the meditator continually thinks about (aniśa—aniśaṃ dhyānī tat) what is free of mundane existence (i.e. the Jina) by means of uninterrupted meditation, that is called [meditation] with support [of the Jina]”.
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)
Anisa in India is the name of a plant defined with Alangium salviifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Grewia salviifolia L.f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1783)
· The Flora of British India (1879)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Taxon (1981)
· Das Pflanzenreich (Engler) (1910)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Anisa, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
anīśa (अनीश).—a Not having mastery or control over.
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
Aniśa (अनिश).—a. Ved.
1) Nightless, i. e.uninterrupted, incessant (niśā taddhetukatvenopacārāt ceṣṭāvināśaḥ sā nāsti yasya).
2) Ever afraid.
-śam ind. Incessantly, ceaselessly; अनिशमपि मकरकेतुर्मनसो रुजमावहन्नभिमतो मे (aniśamapi makaraketurmanaso rujamāvahannabhimato me) Ś.3,4; Bv.2.162.
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Anīśa (अनीश).—a.
1) Having no lord or superior, paramount, supreme, without a controller, uncontrolled; सर्वप्रभुरनी- शस्त्वम् (sarvaprabhuranī- śastvam) R.1.2.
2) Not a master or lord, having no mastery or control over; not master of (with gen.); powerless; गात्राणामनीशोऽस्मि संवृत्तः (gātrāṇāmanīśo'smi saṃvṛttaḥ) Ś.2; अनीशया शरीरस्य हृदयं स्ववशं मयि न्यस्तम् (anīśayā śarīrasya hṛdayaṃ svavaśaṃ mayi nyastam) V.2.19; उर्ध्वं पितुश्च मातुश्च समेत्य भ्रातरः समम् । भजेरन् पैतृकं रिक्थमनीशास्ते हि जीवतोः (urdhvaṃ pituśca mātuśca sametya bhrātaraḥ samam | bhajeran paitṛkaṃ rikthamanīśāste hi jīvatoḥ) || Manusmṛti 9. 14.
3) Not one's own master, not independent (asva- tantra); एको ह्यनीशः सर्वत्र (eko hyanīśaḥ sarvatra).
-śaḥ Name of Viṣṇu (sarvaniyantā ana- nyasvāmiko hi saḥ).
-śā Helplessness (dīnabhāva); समाने वृक्षे पुरुषो निमग्नोऽनीशया शोचति मुह्यमानः (samāne vṛkṣe puruṣo nimagno'nīśayā śocati muhyamānaḥ) Muṇḍ.3.2.
Aniśa (अनिश).—n.
(-śaṃ) Eternally, eternal, (not employed as an adjective). E. a neg. and niśa from niśā night; having no night or end.
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Anīśa (अनीश).—mfn.
(-śaḥ-śā-śaṃ) One who has not a lord or superior. m.
(-śaḥ) Vishnu. E. an neg. īśa lord.
Anīśa (अनीश).—m., f., not being master, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 9, 104.
Anīśa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms an and īśa (ईश).
Aniśa (अनिश).—[adverb] uninterruptedly, continually.
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Anīśa (अनीश).—[adjective] not ruling, not independent, not master over ([genetive]); [abstract] śā [feminine], śatva [neuter]
1) Aniśa (अनिश):—[=a-niśa] mfn. ‘nightless’, sleepless
2) [v.s. ...] uninterrupted, incessant (only in [compound])
3) Anīśa (अनीश):—[=an-īśa] mfn. one who has not a lord or superior, paramount
4) [v.s. ...] powerless, unable
5) [v.s. ...] m. Viṣṇu
6) Anīśā (अनीशा):—[=an-īśā] [from an-īśa] f. powerlessness, helplessness, [Upaniṣad]
Aniśa (अनिश):—[bahuvrihi compound] m. f. n.
(-śaḥ-śā-śam) Continual, incessant. aniśam used adv. continually, without interruption. E. a priv. and niśā, according to some, implying here merely the period of time, according to others, the want of occupation or rest i. e. literally ‘without a night’ or ‘without rest’.
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Anīśa (अनीश):—I. [tatpurusha compound] 1. m. f. n.
(-śaḥ-śā-śam) Not ruling, not being master over, without power, powerless, unable. 2. f.
(-śā) (In the Upanishads.) Want of power, impotence, insufficiency. E. a neg. and 1. īśa, 2. īśā. Ii. [bahuvrihi compound] 1. m. f. n.
(-śaḥ-śā-śam) Without a lord or superior. And see anīśvara Ii. 2. m.
(-śaḥ) 1) A name of Viṣṇu.
2) A name of Śiva. E. a priv. and īśa.
1) Anīśa (अनीश):—[anī+śa] (śaḥ-śā-śaṃ) a. Paramount. m. Vishnu; an atheist.
2) [(śaḥ-śā-śaṃ) a.] Unable.
Aniśa (अनिश):—(von 3. a + niś oder niśā Nacht) adj. (ohne Nacht) ununterbrochen, beständig [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 1471.] Davon aniśam adv. gaṇa svarādi; [Amarakoṣa 1, 1, 1, 61.] [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 1531. 1471,] [Scholiast] [Rāmāyaṇa 4, 5, 24. 5, 81, 50.] [Śākuntala 65. 54, v. l.] [Amaruśataka 70.]
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Anīśa (अनीश):—1. (3. a + īśa)
1) adj. f. ā nicht Herr, nicht im Stande über Etwas zu verfügen [Manu’s Gesetzbuch 9, 104.] [Rāmāyaṇa 5, 35, 45. 51, 10.] mit dem gen.: ātmāpyanīśaḥ sukhaduḥkhahetoḥ [ŚVETĀŚV. Upakośā 1, 2.] —
2) f. Ohnmacht, Gefühl der Nichtigkeit: samāne vṛkṣe puruṣo nimagno nīśayā śocati muhyamānaḥ [Muṇḍakopaniṣad 3, 1, 2.] [?= ŚVETĀŚV. Upakośā 4, 7.]
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Anīśa (अनीश):—2. (wie eben) m. (keinen Herrn über sich habend) ein Beiname a) Viṣṇu’s [Śabdakalpadruma] (iti tasya sahasranāmamadhye), b) Śiva’s [Śivanāmasahasra]
Anīśa (अनीश):—1. —
1) Adj. (f. ā) nicht Herr , nicht im Stande oder kein Recht habend über Etwas (Gen.) zu verfügen. —
2) f. ā Ohnmacht , Gefühl der Nichtigkeit.
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Anīśa (अनीश):—2. Adj. keinen Herrn über sich habend , Beiname Viṣṇu’s und Śiva's.
Aniśa (अनिश) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Aṇiṃsa, Aṇīsa.
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
Aṇīsa (अणीस) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Anīśa.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Aniśa (ಅನಿಶ):—
1) [adjective] having no night; being every-day.
2) [adjective] having no break; continuous; ever-flowing, running, acting; etc.
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Aniśa (ಅನಿಶ):—[noun] a god, for whom the day has no night between one point of time in the day to the corresponding point of the next day.
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Anīśa (ಅನೀಶ):—
1) [adjective] not being a master; not a master; not having freedom.
2) [adjective] helpless; having no support.
3) [adjective] having no lord or superior; independent.
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Anīśa (ಅನೀಶ):—
1) [noun] a man subject to the control of another.
2) [noun] (masc.) one without a support of any one else; a destitute.
3) [noun] (masc.) one does not have a lord; an independent man.
4) [noun] one who does not believe in the existence of God; an atheist.
5) [noun] a man who does not have required capacity, ability.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Isha, Nish, An, A, Nica, Nikaya.
Starts with (+0): Anisada, Anisham, Anishamya, Anishana, Anishanga, Anishanta, Anishata, Anishate, Anishatva, Anishavya.
Full-text (+0): Anisham, Anishatva, Anishvara, Patisantharanisamsadipana, Anishita, Anishvaratva, Animsa, Anishanta, Anishata, Thamagamananisamsadassana, Anishitam, Anishitasarga, Anishvarata, Anishvaravadin, Dhyanin, Ardhanarisha, Arddhanarisha, Vasikara, Adhishtheyatva.
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