Nigranthishirata, Nigranthiśiratā, Nigranthi-shirata: 1 definition
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Nigranthishirata means something in 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.
The Sanskrit term Nigranthiśiratā can be transliterated into English as Nigranthisirata or Nigranthishirata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaNigranthiśiratā (निग्रन्थिशिरता) or Nigranthiśira refers to “unhindered veins” and represents the eighth of the “eighty secondary characteristics” (anuvyañjana) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 83). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., nigranthi-śiratā). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shirata, Nigranthi.
Full-text: Nigranthishira.
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