Nivaha: 15 definitions
Introduction:
Nivaha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraNivaha (निवह) refers to “(clouds) charged with rain”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 6), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “If Mars should pass through the constellations of Rohiṇī, Śravaṇa, Mūla, Uttara Phālguni, Uttarāṣādha, Uttarabhādrapada and Jyeṣṭhā, he will destroy clouds charged with rain [i.e., ghana-nivaha]. If Mars should pass through the constellations of Śravaṇa, Maghā, Punarvasu, Hasta, Mūla, Pūrvabhādrapada, Aśvini, Viśākhā and Rohiṇī, there will be prosperity in the land”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Nivaha (निवह) refers to the “collection (of mantras)”, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] The Vedas, independent scholars of different capabilities, the Tantras, the collection of mantras (mantra-nivaha) with celebrated powers, and thoughts and feelings concerning syntax and grammar and poetic compositions, all these, O mother, evolve to excellence from a millionth part of you”.
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarynivaha : (m.) a heap; multitude.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNivaha, (fr. ni+vah) multitude, quantity, heap Dāvs. IV, 53; V, 14, 24, 62. (Page 372)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryNivaha (निवह).—
1) A multitude, collection, quantity, heap; भुजगनिवहो भूषणनिधिः (bhujaganivaho bhūṣaṇanidhiḥ) Ā. L.16; राजपुत्रनिवहः (rājaputranivahaḥ) Bhartṛhari 3.37; so घन°, दैत्य°, कपोत° (ghana°, daitya°, kapota°) &c.
2) Name of one of the seven winds.
3) Name of one of the seven tongues of fire.
4) Killing, slaughter. -a. Bringing, causing; कर्माणि पुण्यनिवहानि सुमङ्गलानि (karmāṇi puṇyanivahāni sumaṅgalāni) Bhāgavata 11.1.11.
Derivable forms: nivahaḥ (निवहः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryNivaha (निवह).—m.
(-haḥ) 1. A multitude, a quantity. 2. One of the seven winds. E. ni always, vaha to gain, gha or ac aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryNivaha (निवह).—[ni-vah + a], m. A multitude, [Pañcatantra] v. [distich] 8.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryNivaha (निवह).—[adjective] bringing, causing; [masculine] sgl. & [plural] troop, multitude, heap, mass.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Nivaha (निवह):—[=ni-vaha] [from ni-vah] mf(ā)n. bringing, causing, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa] (cf. duḥkha-, puṇya-)
2) [v.s. ...] m. multitude, quantity, heap (also [plural]), [Varāha-mihira; Kāvya literature] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] killing, slaughter, [Demetrius Galanos’s Lexiko: sanskritikes, anglikes, hellenikes]
4) [v.s. ...] Name of one of the 7 winds and of one of the 7 tongues of fire (?), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) Nivāha (निवाह):—[=ni-vāha] [from ni-vah] m. leading down (opp. abhy-ava-roha), [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa]
6) Nīvāha (नीवाह):—[=nī-vāha] [from nī] m. (√vah) diminution, decrease (of days), [Gopatha-brāhmaṇa] (cf. ni-v).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryNivaha (निवह):—[ni-vaha] (haḥ) 1. m. A multitude; a quantity; one of seven winds.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Nivaha (निवह) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Ṇivaha, Ṇihava.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ṇivaha (णिवह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gam.
2) Ṇivaha (णिवह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Piṣ.
3) Ṇivaha (णिवह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Nivaha.
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 corpusNivaha (ನಿವಹ):—[adjective] causing to happen; bringing effect; producing.
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Nivaha (ನಿವಹ):—
1) [noun] a group of people.
2) [noun] one of the seven types of fire.
3) [noun] one of the seven tongues of fire.
4) [noun] a killing; slaughter.
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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Ends with: Agnivaha, Ambudanivaha, Ambunivaha, Duhkhanivaha, Jalanivaha, Mantranivaha, Mlecchanivaha, Munivaha, Parshnivaha, Punyanivaha.
Full-text: Jalanivaha, Punyanivaha, Nihava, Anuvaha, Vaha, Nivakam, Punyaprada, Pish, Ambunivaha, Mlecchanivaha, Gam, Nivaka, Duhkhanivaha, Abhyaroha, Samvaha, Jihva, Mandala.
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