Nisva: 2 definitions
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Nisva 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Nisva (निस्व) refers to “malady” [?] which is specified as the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Bhṛṅgarāja (one of the peripheral padas of the 9 by 9 deity map), according to the Devyāmata (chapter 105).—Accordingly, [while describing the consequences of a doorway]—“[...] At Bhṛṅgarāja there is malady (nisva—bhṛṅgarāje bhaven nisvo). At Mṛga one is oppressed by the king. The set of 8 doorways have been described to you, in the house facing south. Next it will be specifically described for the house facing west. In the west, at the Pitṛdeva position, the householder will be oppressed by his sons. [...]
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNisva (ನಿಸ್ವ):—[noun] an indigent, poor man.
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 (+10): Nishvanj, Nishvas, Nishvasa, Nishvasadaurgandhya, Nishvasagama, Nishvasakarika, Nishvasakhyamahatantra, Nishvasalopa, Nishvasamukhodaya, Nishvasana, Nishvasanayana, Nishvasaparama, Nishvasasamgraha, Nishvasasamhita, Nishvasasamrodha, Nishvasatattva, Nishvasatattvasamhita, Nishvasavaigandhya, Nishvashk, Nishvasita.
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Shringara-manjari Katha (translation and notes) (by Kumari Kalpalata K. Munshi)
Section 7.12 - dvadashi pamaraka-kathanika < [Sanskrit text]
Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 72 - Praise of the Lord: Conclusion < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]