nivar

Definition

To remove, eliminate, ward off, prevent (निवार in Hindi/Awadhi)

Etymology

• Sanskrit: निवारण (Nivarana)
• Ni: Down, away, completely
• Var/Varana: To cover, obstruct, hinder
• Together: To remove obstacles, prevent
• Modern Hindi: दूर करना, हटाना (Door karna, hatana)

Linguistic Analysis

1. Grammatical Form

   • Verb root
   • Action descriptor
   • Often used in imperative form
   • Implies complete removal

2. Usage in Classical Literature

   • Used in prayer contexts for divine intervention
   • Found in protective mantras
   • Common in devotional poetry
   • Featured in texts seeking divine aid

Usage in Hanuman Chalisa

1. Context

   • “Sankat se Hanumana chudavai”
   • “Sankat katai mitai sab peera”
   • In context of removing troubles and obstacles
   • Used when describing Hanuman’s protective powers

2. Significance

   • Describes Hanuman’s ability to remove obstacles
   • Emphasizes his role as problem-solver
   • Highlights his protective function
   • Reinforces faith in his divine intervention

Spiritual Significance

1. Divine Intervention

   • Represents divine grace in removing obstacles
   • Symbolizes spiritual protection
   • Indicates complete eradication of problems
   • Embodies faith in divine solutions

2. Devotional Aspects

   • Central to prayers seeking relief
   • Expresses complete surrender to divine will
   • Appeals to deity’s compassionate nature
   • Acknowledges human helplessness without divine aid

Related Terms

• Dur karna (To remove)
• Hatana (To eliminate)
• Mitana (To erase)
• Samharna (To destroy completely)

Cultural Context

1. In Religious Practice

   • Central concept in protective prayers
   • Key aspect of deity worship
   • Foundation of ritual offerings
   • Purpose behind many devotional acts

2. Philosophical Meaning

   • Represents divine compassion in action
   • Symbolizes the deity’s response to devotion
   • Embodies the fruit of sincere prayer
   • Signifies the efficacy of spiritual practice

3. Practical Application

   • Used when seeking protection from difficulties
   • Invoked during challenging situations
   • Applied when facing obstacles
   • Called upon for divine intervention in daily struggles​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​