Nirupadhi, Nir-upadhi: 15 definitions
Introduction:
Nirupadhi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, Hindi. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNirupādhi (निरुपाधि) refers to “one who is unconditioned”, representing an aspect of Mahādeva, according to the Devīpañcaśataka, an important source of the Kālīkrama that developed in Kashmir after the Kālī Mata of the Jayadrathayāmala.—Accordingly, “The Great God—Mahādeva—is beyond Śakti, supreme bliss, free of qualities and supports, unchanging, supreme, pure, free of cause and (without) example, present within all existing things, beyond the Void, free of defects, omnipresent, the doer of all things, free, full of nectar and, unconditioned [i.e., nirupādhi], is present in all living beings. [...]”.
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 TranslationNirupādhi (निरुपाधि) refers to “being free from peculiar attributes” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.30 (“The Celebration of Pārvatī’s Return”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] In the meantime the lord of mountains returned from the Gaṅgā. He saw the mendicant in the human form in his court-yard. [...] Then he saw him in the form of a mass of splendour of no specific shape. It was unsullied, free from peculiar attributes (nirupādhi) and desires. It was wonderfully formless. Thus he saw many forms and features there. He was surprised and delighted much. [...]”.
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarynirupadhi : (adj.) free from passions or attachment. (in verse always nirūpadhi).
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNirupadhi, (adj.) (in verse always nirūpadhi) (nis+upadhi, cp. upadhīka) free from passions or attachment, desireless, controlled Vin. II, 156; S. I, 194 (vippamutta+); IV. 158; A. I, 80, 138 (sītibhūta+); Dh. 418 (id.); Th. 1, 1250; 2, 320 (vippamutta+; explained by niddukkha ThA. 233); It. 46, 50, 58, 62; Sn. 33, 34, 642 (sītibhūta+); Pv IV. 134; DhA. IV, 225 (=nirupakkilesa); PvA. 230. (Page 370)
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarynirupādhi (निरुपाधि) [or निरुपाधीक, nirupādhīka].—a (nir & upādhi) Free from molestation or trouble.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishnirupādhi (निरुपाधि) [or nirupādhīka, or निरुपाधीक].—a Free from molestation or trouble.
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
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryNirupadhi (निरुपधि).—a. guileless, honest; Uttararāmacarita 2.2. °जीवन (jīvana) a. leading an honest life. (v. l.).
Nirupadhi is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nir and upadhi (उपधि).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryNirupadhi (निरुपधि).—adj. guileless, [Lassen, Anthologia Sanskritica.] 88, 5.
Nirupadhi is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nis and upadhi (उपधि).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryNirupadhi (निरुपधि).—[adjective] deceitless, honest.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Nirupadhi (निरुपधि):—[=nir-upadhi] [from nir > niḥ] mfn. guileless, blameless, honest, secure, [Kāvya literature]
2) Nirupādhi (निरुपाधि):—[=nir-upādhi] [from nir > niḥ] ([Viṣṇu-purāṇa]) ([Bhāgavata-purāṇa]) mfn. without attributes or qualities, absolute.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Nirupadhi (निरुपधि) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ṇiruvahi.
[Sanskrit to German]
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 dictionaryNirupādhi (निरुपाधि):—(a) categorical; unconditional; without an attribute.
...
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNirupādhi (ನಿರುಪಾಧಿ):—[adjective] = ನಿರುಪಾಧಿಕ [nirupadhika]1.
--- OR ---
Nirupādhi (ನಿರುಪಾಧಿ):—[noun] the absolute reality or truth.
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: Nir, Upadhi, Upati, Nish.
Starts with: Nirupadhijivana, Nirupadhijivanata, Nirupadhika, Nirupadhikadhyasa, Nirupadhipalitaprakritika, Nirupadhishesha, Nirupadhishesha-nirvana.
Full-text: Nirupadhishesha, Nirupadhijivanata, Nirupadhijivana, Nirupadhipalitaprakritika, Niropadhi, Niruvahi, Anupadhishesha, Sopadhishesha, Sopadhika, Upadhi, Ni.
Relevant text
Search found 10 books and stories containing Nirupadhi, Nirupādhi, Nir-upadhi, Nis-upadhi, Nir-upādhi; (plurals include: Nirupadhis, Nirupādhis, upadhis, upādhis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.32 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 1.5.114 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Verse 1.1.10 < [Chapter 1 - Bhauma (the earthly plane)]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 3.2.16 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (2): Dravya-samuddeśa (On Substance)]
Buddhist Meditation (by Samdhong Rinpoche)
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on Biography of the thera Ambadāyaka < [Chapter 7 - Sakacintaniyavagga (section on Sakacintaniya)]
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Ānanda < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 226 - The Meaning of the Mantra (Formula) < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]