Nirayasa, Nirāyāsa, Nir-ayasa: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Nirayasa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchNirāyāsa (निरायास) refers to “that (yoga) with no effort”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Even] without [other] yoga texts and the various opinions of gurus, Listen: this is self-realization [which] generates instant proof [of its own effectiveness]. Always avoid the [yoga] with form, mind and effort. Always adopt the [yoga] with no form, no mind and no effort (nirāyāsa). [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryNirāyāsa (निरायास).—a. not fatiguing, easy.
Nirāyāsa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nir and āyāsa (आयास).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryNirāyāsa (निरायास).—mfn.
(-saḥ-sā-saṃ) Not giving trouble, ready, easily attainable. E. nir neg. āyāsa exertion.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Nirāyāsa (निरायास):—[=nir-āyāsa] [from nir > niḥ] mfn. not causing trouble or fatigue, easy, [Mahābhārata]
2) [v.s. ...] kind, [Divyāvadāna]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryNirāyāsa (निरायास):—[nirā+yāsa] (saḥ-sā-saṃ) a. Easy; ready.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Nirāyāsa (निरायास) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ṇirāyāsa.
[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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryṆirāyāsa (णिरायास) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Nirāyāsa.
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 corpusNirāyasa (ನಿರಾಯಸ):—[noun] = ನಿರಾಯಾಸ [nirayasa].
--- OR ---
Nirāyāsa (ನಿರಾಯಾಸ):—[noun] the fact of not using or requiring much effort; easy.
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: Nirayasamvattanika.
Query error!
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Nirayasa, Nirāyāsa, Nir-ayasa, Nir-āyāsa, Ṇirāyāsa, Nirāyasa; (plurals include: Nirayasas, Nirāyāsas, ayasas, āyāsas, Ṇirāyāsas, Nirāyasas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Comparative clinical study to evaluate efficacy of lakshadi lepa and durvadi lepa in the management of dadru (tinea corposis) < [2019, Issue 12, December]
Nasya- an incredible boon < [2023, Issue 06, June]
The Katha Literature and the Puranas < [Purana, Volume 7, Part 1 (1965)]