Nirupa, Nirūpa: 9 definitions
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Nirupa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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 (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraNirūpa (निरूप) refers to “absence of form”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 9.5-11, while explaining the universality of Amṛteśa]—“[...] Thus, in this way, Deveśa [is found in all] Āgamas. He gives of all Sādhakas the benefits [of worship] from all directions [i.e., no matter what their tradition]. Because of him, splendid gems light up [differently] under different conditions, giving the fruits of all Āgamas in all streams. Thus, he is Śiva, Sadāśiva, Bhairava, Tumburu, Soma, and Sūrya, with his own form arising bearing no form (nirūpa-dhara—vah nirūpadharo vibhuḥ)”.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryNirūpa.—(SITI), written order; communication from the king or other superiors. Note: nirūpa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Nirūpa.—(ASLV), the carrier of a royal order. Note: nirūpa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryNīrūpa (नीरूप).—mfn.
(-paḥ-pā-paṃ) Formless, shapeless. n. (paṃ) Heaven, æther. m.
(-paṃ) 1. Air, wind. 2. God. E. nir neg. rūpa form.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Nīrūpa (नीरूप):—[=nī-rūpa] [from nī > niḥ] mfn. shapeless
2) [v.s. ...] m. air, wind, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] a god, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] n. heaven, ether, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc. -r.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryNīrupa (नीरुप):—[nī-rupa] (paḥ-pā-paṃ) a. Shapeless. m. Wind; God. n. Heaven, æther.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Nirūpa (निरूप) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ṇirūva.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNirūpa (ನಿರೂಪ):—
1) [noun] absence of form or shape.
2) [noun] a formless being; the Supreme Being.
3) [noun] a statement made to clarify something and make it understandable; exposition; explanation.
4) [noun] opinion given, esp. by an elder or knowledgeable person, as to what to do or how to handle a situation; counsel; advice.
5) [noun] a communication passed or sent by speech, in writing, etc.; a message.
6) [noun] a written or oral command order or direction.
7) [noun] ನಿರೂಪದ ಚಾವಡಿ [nirupada cavadi] nirūpada cāvaḍi (in erstwhile Mysore Government) a department that would prepare king’s orders, get his approval and reach it to the person concerned.
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Nīrūpa (ನೀರೂಪ):—
1) [adjective] having no form; without a fixed shape; formless.
2) [adjective] deformed; disfigured.
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Nīrūpa (ನೀರೂಪ):—[noun] that which is formless.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Starts with (+74): Nirupabhoga, Nirupacarita, Nirupadana, Nirupadatrika, Nirupaddava, Nirupadhara, Nirupadhavi, Nirupadhi, Nirupadhijivana, Nirupadhijivanata, Nirupadhika, Nirupadhikadhyasa, Nirupadhipalitaprakritika, Nirupadhishesha, Nirupadhishesha-nirvana, Nirupadra, Nirupadrava, Nirupadravata, Nirupadruta, Nirupaghata.
Ends with: Agnirupa, Brahmanirupa, Buddhinirupa, Dhvanirupa, Durnirupa, Kundalinirupa, Manirupa, Mohinirupa, Oppigenirupa, Vahnirupa, Venirupa, Yonirupa.
Full-text: Nirupu, Niruva, Nirupaghata, Nirupavallavai, Nirupapriti, Nirupar, Nirrupa, Tani-nirupavarttanai, Nirupavadya, Sopadhishesha, Apratisamkhya, Nirupakhya, Apratisamkhyanirodha, Perumpan, Talapatra, Samketa, Upadhi.
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