Nyasya: 5 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shaivism
Languages
1. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Nyasya 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.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Nyasya (न्यस्य) refers to “having placed” (oṃ), according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 2.17-19]—“The pure-souled Ācārya should draw an eight petaled lotus, in smooth, pure earth [that is] smeared with sandal and aloe wood [and] scented [with] fragrant camphor and strong saffron. After he has drawn [the lotus] with a great undertaking, [the Ācarya,] decorated and adorned with a crown, smeared with sandalwood, [writes] the mātṛkā. Having placed oṃ in the middle (nyasya—tritanuṃ madhyato nyasya) [on the pericarp of the lotus], he should draw [the phonemes of the mātṛkā on the petals] starting in the East”.

context information

Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Nyasya (न्यस्य).—[adjective] to be put (down).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Nyasya (न्यस्य):—[=ny-asya] [from ny-as] a mfn. to be laid down or deposited or delivered or appointed to ([locative case]), [Mahābhārata 2.]

2) [v.s. ...] b ind. having laid down or deposited etc., [ib.]

[Sanskrit to German]

Nyasya in German

context information

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.

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Search found 26 books and stories containing Nyasya, Ny-asya; (plurals include: Nyasyas, asyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 4.3.5 < [Chapter 3 - The Story of the Mithilā Women]

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Sandhi (a): Svarasandhi < [Chapter 3 - Vāsudevavijaya—A Grammatical Study]

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Verse 2.1.383 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]

Verse 2.4.42 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]

Verse 2.1.256 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]

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Verse 3234 < [Chapter 26 - Examination of the ‘Person of Super-normal Vision’]

Verse 1688-1689 < [Chapter 19d - (D) On negation (abhāva)]

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Part 5x - Alaṃkāra (24): Sandeha or doubt < [Chapter III - Literary Assessment Of The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]