Niyojita: 11 definitions

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Niyojita 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 Niyojit.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Niyojita in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Niyojita (नियोजित) refers to “(being) employed by”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.21 (“Nārada instructs Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Nārada: “[...] O celestial sage, O intelligent one, employed by [i.e., niyojita] Indra, the slayer of Bala, you came to Himalaya mountain roaming here and there as you pleased. You were then worshipped by the noble-souled mountain. You enquired of his health and happiness and you were seated in a noble seat. Then the lord of the mountains told you the story of his daughter from her service to Śiva to the burning of Kāma by Him. [...]”.

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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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Niyojita (नियोजित) refers to “(one who is) yoked with (mantras that are to be mastered)”, according to the Svacchandatantra verse 4.79b-81b.—Accordingly, “The Sādhaka is of two kinds. On the one hand, there is the śivadharmī, for whom the cosmic path is purified by Śaiva mantras and who is yoked to [particular] mantras that are to be mastered (sādhyamantra-niyojita); he is knowledgeable, consecrated [to office], and devoted to the propitiation of mantras. This Śaiva Sādhaka is capable [of mastering] the threefold supernatural powers. The second [kind of Sādhaka] adheres to the mundane path and is devoted to the performance of good and meritorious works; desiring the fruits produced by [his] karma, he abides solely [devoted to] meritorious [karma], free of the unmeritorious. [The Guru] should always perform the destruction of the unmeritorious portion [of the candidate’s karma] with mantras”.

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

Niyojita (नियोजित) refers to “(being) found” (in all Āgamas), 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 9.5-11, while explaining the universality of Amṛteśa]—“[...] Thus, in this way, Deveśa [is found in all] Āgamas (sarvāgama-niyojita). He gives of all Sādhakas the benefits [of worship] from all directions [i.e., no matter what their tradition]. Because of him, splendid gems light up [differently] under different conditions, giving the fruits of all āgamas in all streams. Thus, he is Śiva, Sadāśiva, Bhairava, Tumburu, Soma, and Sūrya, with his own form arising bearing no form”.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

niyojita : (pp. of niyojeti) a representative.

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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.

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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Niyojita (नियोजित).—a.

1) Directed, ordered.

2) Appointed.

3) Joined to.

4) Instigated, incited.

5) Used, employed.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Niyojita (नियोजित).—mfn.

(-taḥ-tā-taṃ) 1. Entrusted with, appointed to. 2. Directed, ordered. 3. Impelled, urged to, instigated. 4. Joined or attached to. 5. Suited or adapted to, connected with, &c. E. ni before, yuj to join, kta affix, with iṭ augment.

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

1) Niyojita (नियोजित):—[=ni-yojita] [from ni-yuj] mfn. put, placed, laid, (jewel) set in ([compound])

2) [v.s. ...] connected with, attached to, fixed on ([compound])

3) [v.s. ...] appointed, authorized

4) [v.s. ...] enjoined, directed, commanded

5) [v.s. ...] urged, impelled, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata etc.]

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

Niyojita (नियोजित):—[ni-yojita] (taḥ-tā-taṃ) p. Appointed to; urged to; joined, suited to.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Niyojita (नियोजित) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ṇioia.

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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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Hindi dictionary

[«previous next»] — Niyojita in Hindi glossary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Niyojita (नियोजित) [Also spelled niyojit]:—(a) employed; appointed.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Niyōjita (ನಿಯೋಜಿತ):—

1) [adjective] associated, united with.

2) [adjective] arranged; organised.

3) [adjective] appointed; assigned; entrusted.

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Niyōjita (ನಿಯೋಜಿತ):—[noun] a man appointed to (a post, position, office, etc.) or entrusted with (something).

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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