Niyantri, Niyamtri, Niyantṛ: 9 definitions
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Niyantri 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 Niyantṛ can be transliterated into English as Niyantr or Niyantri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Niyantṛ (नियन्तृ) refers to the “controller” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.41.—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu and others eulogized Śiva:—“[...] you are fierce towards all wicked persons; to us you are Śiva the controller (i.e., Niyantṛ). Obeisance to you the swallower of Kālakūṭa poison, the cause of protection of the Gods and others. Obeisance to Vīra, Vīrabhadra, the protector of heroes, the trident-holder, the great lord of mankind”.
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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Niyantṛ (नियन्तृ) refers to the “one who controls (the elephant)”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 9, “on kinds of must”]: “9. In a kingdom or a city if (an elephant) is in must, the earth will yield plentiful food (subhikṣa). If it comes first in the right temple, victory will ensue for the king who controls him (niyantṛ) [yadi jayo rājño niyanturbhavet]; if in the left, the earth will be lovely from abundant rain; if it appears (first) in the penis, or if he discharges it from the penis and the two temples at once, the king will be glorious”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Niyantṛ (नियन्तृ).—m.
1) A charioteer, driver; नियन्तरि व्याकुलमुक्तरज्जुके (niyantari vyākulamuktarajjuke) Śiśupālavadha 12.24.
2) A governor, ruler, master, regulator; न व्यतीयुः प्रजास्तस्य नियन्तुर्नेमिवृत्तयः (na vyatīyuḥ prajāstasya niyanturnemivṛttayaḥ) R.1.17;15.51.
3) A punisher, chastiser.
4) The Supreme Being.
Niyantṛ (नियन्तृ).—mfn. (-ntā-ntrī-ntṛ) Who or what restrains, governs, or guides m.
(-ntā) 1. A charioteer, a coachman. 2. A ruler, a governor, a master. 3. A punisher. E. ni before yam to restrain, affix tṛc.
Niyantṛ (नियन्तृ).—i. e. ni-yam + tṛ, m. 1. A restrainer, [Rāmāyaṇa] 2, 1, 30 Gorr. 2. A ruler, [Raghuvaṃśa, (ed. Stenzler.)] 15, 51. 3. A charioteer, 1, 17.
Niyantṛ (नियन्तृ).—[masculine] restrainer, tamer, charioteer.
1) Niyantṛ (नियन्तृ):—[=ni-yantṛ] [from ni-yam] m. who or what holds in or restrains or governs or tames, etc., [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa] etc. (-tva n., [Vedāntasāra])
2) [v.s. ...] m. a restrainer, governor, tamer ([especially] of horses), charioteer, [Mahābhārata; Raghuvaṃśa]
Niyantṛ (नियन्तृ):—[ni-yantṛ] (ntā) 4. m. A charioteer; a ruler; punisher. a. Ruling.
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
Niyaṃtṛ (ನಿಯಂತೃ):—[adjective] regulating; governing; controlling.
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Niyaṃtṛ (ನಿಯಂತೃ):—[noun] (masc.) one who regulates or who has authority, control or power over others; a regulator; a governor; a lord.
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Niyaṃtri (ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿ):—[noun] a chariot driver; a charioteer.
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 (+0): Yantri, Mi, Ni.
Starts with (+0): Niyamtrisu, Niyantrisha, Niyantrit, Niyantrita, Niyantritva.
Full-text (+0): Niyantritva, Samniyantri, Sarvaniyantri, Kamaniyantri, Niyantrisha, Sarvaniyantritva, Duo tan, Ni yan di, Niyata, Indriya.
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