Niggaha: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Niggaha means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsṆiggaha (णिग्गह) (in Sanskrit: Nigraha). refers to “arresting”—Mūlācāra 744 (vol. 2, p. 26), for instance, states that wrong belief, lack of restraint, passions, and activities of body, mind and speech are prevented by right faith, restraint, arresting (ṇiggaha/nigraha) and control, respectively. Bārasa Aṇupekkhā 61-3 include similar statements.—Cf. Hemacandra (Yogaśāstra 4.81-5 [vol. 2, p. 871-3]).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryniggaha : (m.) censure; blame; reproach.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNiggaha, (Sk. nigraha, ni+gaha2; see niggaṇhāti) 1. restraint, control, rebuke, censure, blame Vin. II, 196; A. I, 98, 174; V, 70; J. V, 116 (opp. paggaha); VI, 371 (id.); Miln. 28, 45, 224.—dun° hard to control (citta) Dh. 35 (cp. expl. at DhA. I, 295).—2. (log.) refutation Kvu 3. (Page 354)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryṆiggaha (णिग्गह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Nigraha.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Niggahaka, Niggahanata, Niggahaṇa.
Ends with: Aniggaha, Dunniggaha, Paniggaha, Viniggaha.
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Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
12. An Additional Collection Of Stanzas
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Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
(a) The Vinaya Piṭaka < [Chapter 2 - Background Information]