Nivarana
Sanskrit · Not verified · 4 syllables
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About the name Nivarana
Nivarana derives from Sanskrit and means "obstruction" or "hindrance," from the root "niv" (to cover/obstruct), commonly used in Buddhist philosophy to describe mental obstacles that impede enlightenment.
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Etymology
Nivarana derives from Sanskrit and means "obstruction" or "hindrance," from the root "niv" (to cover/obstruct), commonly used in Buddhist philosophy to describe mental obstacles that impede enlightenment. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in South Asia, with significant theological importance in Buddhist texts where the Five Nivaranas are central to spiritual practice.
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