The Sanskrit term Nirīkṣaka can be transliterated into English as Niriksaka or Nirikshaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Nirikshak.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Nirīkṣaka (निरीक्षक) refers to the “gaze”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, while describing Trikhaṇḍā: “[...] She has three sections, three faces, a divine form and large belly. She has three eyes on each face and is blissful with wine. (The face) in front is white like snow, a jasmine flower or the moon. Content and tranquil, its gaze is immersed in subtle contemplation [i.e., kiñcit-dhyāna-nirīkṣaka] and, radiant with divine jewels, is adorned with jewel earrings. [...]”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Nirīkṣaka (निरीक्षक) refers to the “one who examines” (good and evil), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.12 (“The story of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “[...] O great lord, O fortunate one, O scrutinizer (nirīkṣaka) of the good and evil (śubhāśubha), O lord of gods, make us flourish as those who carry out your instructions. In your millions and millions of forms we are unable to realize your true self. O lord of gods, obeisance be to you. [...]”.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Nirīkṣaka (निरीक्षक).—a. Looking at, observing &c.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionary

Nirīkṣaka (निरीक्षक).—f. °ikā, intending to inspect (§ 22.3), = prekṣaka: Mahāvastu iii.12.13, 16 (in 16 Senart °akā with v.l.).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Nirīkṣaka (निरीक्षक).—i. e. nis-īkṣ + aka, adj. 1. Seeing, Bhāg, P. 6, 9, 44. 2. Visiting, [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 6, 94.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Nirīkṣaka (निरीक्षक).—[adjective] looking at, observing (—°).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Nirīkṣaka (निरीक्षक):—[=nir-īkṣaka] [from nir-īkṣ] mfn. looking at, seeing, viewing, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]

2) [v.s. ...] seeing = visiting (a-n), [Rājataraṅgiṇī]

[Sanskrit to German]

Nirikshaka in German

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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.

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Nirīkṣaka (निरीक्षक) [Also spelled nirikshak]:—(nm) an inspector; invigilator.

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See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Ikshaka, Nir.

Ends with: Ashubhanirikshaka, Divasanirikshaka, Dura-nirikshaka, Mukhanirikshaka, Nayaba-nirikshaka, Prahari-mahanirikshaka, Prahari-nayaba-mahanirikshaka, Prahari-nirikshaka, Shubhanirikshaka, Shubhashubhanirikshaka, Upanirikshaka.

Full-text: Mukhanirikshaka, Naayab-nireekshak, Prahari-nirikshaka, Divasanirikshaka, Nirikshak, Shubhashubha, Devyanana, Iksh.

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