Nishtura, Niṣṭura: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nishtura means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Niṣṭura can be transliterated into English as Nistura or Nishtura, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNiṣṭura (निष्टुर) [=niḥ-tura?] or Suniṣṭuratva refers to “one who is not greedy”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, while describing the signs of one who is a Siddha: “[...] (Such a man) does not feel fear (even if) there is terrible cold or heat outside or he suffers a bad accident. He is very intelligent and his accomplishment is close at hand. He is not greedy [i.e., su-niṣṭura—suniṣṭuratva] or sick and is forbearing. (His) urine is good and sweet smelling and (he passes) little stool. (He possesses) a serene beauty and the first sign of success in Yoga (that he displays) is its fine profundity. [??] and (instead of criticizing, he) praises the good qualities (of people) when they are out of sight”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNiṣṭura (ನಿಷ್ಟುರ):—
1) [adjective] hard; harsh.
2) [adjective] strict; rough; unkind.
3) [adjective] gruff; hoarse or rude.
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Niṣṭura (ನಿಷ್ಟುರ):—
1) [noun] the quality of being harsh, strict, rough, gruff, etc.
2) [noun] harsh or unkind speech.
3) [noun] a man characterised by harshness or unreasonable strictness, roughness, unkindness, etc.
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Niṣṭūra (ನಿಷ್ಟೂರ):—[adjective] = ನಿಷ್ಟುರ [nishtura]1.
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Niṣṭūra (ನಿಷ್ಟೂರ):—[noun] = ನಿಷ್ಟುರ [nishtura]2.
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)
Starts with: Nishturam, Nishturatva.
Ends with: Sunishtura.
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