Niyojana: 14 definitions
Introduction:
Niyojana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, 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 Niyajan.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNiyojana (नियोजन) refers to “applying”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] O mistress of the gods, both Śakta and Āṇava (states of contemplative absorption) are (forms of) thought (kalpanā) by nature and (arise) by applying [i.e., niyojana] the utterance (of mantras), ritual instruments (karaṇa), visualization (dhyāna) and (the formation of sacred) places (sthāna) and the liturgy (krama). This Śākta (state) is (diverse) according to the varieties (vibhāga) of visualization (dhyāna) and place. Āṇava is said to be (brought about) by the mantras applied through the process (krama) of uttering the letters (that constitute them)”.
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.
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Niyojana (नियोजन) refers to “employing someone” (for doing what is proper), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the importance of hawks]: “[...] To possess the knowledge of what is practicable and of the means to achieve it, to discern what is easily attainable and what is not, to employ (niyojana) proper persons for proper works and dissuade them from doing what is improper, and such other qualities, which have been highly spoken of in politics [are considered also essential in the art of hawking]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryniyojana : (nt.) urging; ordering; committing.
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 dictionaryNiyojana (नियोजन).—
1) Fastening, attaching.
2) Ordering, prescribing.
3) Urging, impelling.
4) Appointing.
5) Ved. That with which anything is tied.
-nī A halter.
Derivable forms: niyojanam (नियोजनम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryNiyojana (नियोजन).—n.
(-naṃ) 1. Ordering, commanding, directing. 2. Uniting, attaching to. 3. Urging, impelling. 4. Fasting. E. ni before, yuj to join, affix bhāve lyuṭ .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryNiyojana (नियोजन).—i. e. ni-yuj + ana, n. An order, Mahābhārata 12, 13926.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryNiyojana (नियोजन).—[neuter] tying, attaching; bond, fetter; commission, appointment to ([locative]); [feminine] nī† a halter.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Niyojana (नियोजन):—[=ni-yojana] [from ni-yuj] n. the act of tying or fastening (as to the sacrificial post), [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] that with which anything is tied or fastened, [Atharva-veda]
3) [v.s. ...] enjoining, urging, impelling, commanding, directing, appointing to ([locative case]), [Mahābhārata] etc.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryNiyojana (नियोजन):—[ni-yojana] (naṃ) 1. n. Ordering; uniting; impelling.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Niyojana (नियोजन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ṇijojaṇa.
[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 dictionaryNiyojana (नियोजन) [Also spelled niyajan]:—(nm) employment; appointment.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNiyōjana (ನಿಯೋಜನ):—[noun] the act of appointing, assigning or entrusting.
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)
Ends with: Agniyojana, Parivara-niyojana, Sainyaviniyojana, Samniyojana, Viniyojana.
Full-text: Niyojani, Nijojana, Parivaar-niyojan, Niyojane, Niyocanam, Niyajan, Niyojinem.
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