Niruttara, Nir-uttara: 19 definitions
Introduction:
Niruttara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Niruttar.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNiruttara (निरुत्तर) refers to the “supreme absolute”, according to Arṇasiṃha’s Mahānayaprakāśa verse 134.—Accordingly, “The Śāmbhava (state) is the one in which the power of consciousness (citi) suddenly (sahasā) dissolves away into the Great Void called the Inactive (niḥspanda) that is profound and has no abode. Cognitive awareness (jñāna) arises here in the form of a subtle wave of consciousness out of that ocean of emptiness , which is the perfectly peaceful condition of the dissolving away of destruction. [...] Again, that same (principle) free of the cognitive process (saṃvittikalanā) is the supreme absolute (niruttara) said to be the Śāmbhava state of emptiness (vyomaśāmbhava)”.
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 TranslationNiruttara (निरुत्तर) refers to “being unable to say anything (in reply)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.48 (“Description of Marriage of Śiva and Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] On hearing these words of Himavat, Śiva of sweet face, turned His face away. He without sorrow attained a pitiable plight. When lord Śiva stood thus unable to say anything in reply (niruttara) and was seen so by the gods, sages, Gandharvas, Yakṣas, and Siddhas, O Nārada, you did something laughable. Urged by Śiva mentally O Nārada, you, the knower of Brahman with mind fixed in Śiva, played on your Vīṇā. [...]”.
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 Dictionaryniruttara : (adj.) not answerable; making no reply; one who has no superior; the most noble.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNiruttara, (adj.) (nis+uttara) making no reply PvA. 117. (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 Dictionaryniruttara (निरुत्तर).—a (S) That is at a loss for an answer; silenced, posed, dumfounded.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishniruttara (निरुत्तर).—a That is at a loss for an answer; silenced, posed.
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 dictionaryNiruttara (निरुत्तर).—a.
1) answerless, without a reply.
2) unable to answer, silenced.
3) having no superior.
Niruttara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nir and uttara (उत्तर).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryNiruttara (निरुत्तर).—mfn.
(-raḥ-rā-raṃ) Non-plussed, without an answer. E. nir, and uttara an answer.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryNiruttara (निरुत्तर).—adj., f. rā, unable to answer, [Pañcatantra] 112, 18. Prāguttareṇa, i. e.
Niruttara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nis and uttara (उत्तर).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryNiruttara (निरुत्तर).—[adjective] having no superior, having or making no reply.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Niruttara (निरुत्तर):—[=nir-uttara] [from nir > niḥ] mfn. having no superior, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] answerless, silenced, [Harivaṃśa; Kathāsaritsāgara] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] n. = -tantra n. Name of a Tantra
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryNiruttara (निरुत्तर):—[niru+ttara] (raḥ-rā-raṃ) a. Without an answer, speechless.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Niruttara (निरुत्तर) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ṇiruttara.
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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 dictionaryNiruttara (निरुत्तर) [Also spelled niruttar]:—(a) silenced, rendered wordless; unable to answer back; hence ~[tā] (nf).
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryṆiruttara (णिरुत्तर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Niruttara.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNiruttara (ನಿರುತ್ತರ):—
1) [noun] the condition of not being able to give an answer.
2) [noun] he who cannot answer or reply.
3) [noun] the most excellent, unsurpassable man.
4) [noun] a figure of speech in the form of a question or riddle that cannot be answered or solved.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryNiruttara (निरुत्तर):—adj. 1. speechless; having no answer; 2. unable to respond; 3. unanswerable (a question);
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Nir, Uttara, Nish.
Starts with: Niruttaratantra, Niruttaravadi.
Full-text: Niruttar, Niruttarikri, Nopasthatar, Anyavadin, Hina, Nihspanda, Parivarjita, Aniketana, Kathita, Vyomasagara, Citi, Niketana, Mahashunya, Cittaranga, Atiprashanta, Samharavilaya, Tarangarupa, Anuttara, Taranga.
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Sūtra 2.32 < [Second Chapter (Sadhana Pada)]
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Chapter XXVI - Śākta Sādhanā (the Ordinary Ritual) < [Section 3 - Ritual]
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