anirvid

 The Sanskrit term "anirvid" (अनिर्विद्) means "free from causes of depression, undesponding, and unwearied," describing a state of being not fatigued or mentally downcast.

Definition and Etymology

Anirvid is an adjective derived from the negation prefix a- and nirviṇṇa, 

forming a-nirviṇṇa. It indicates a condition of mental or emotional

resilience, where one is not affected by discouragement or

fatigue 

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Key Meanings:

• Free from causes of depression: the person or entity is not
• susceptible to being mentally depressed 

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• Undesponding: lacking despair; remaining steady and serene in 
• challenging situations 

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• Unwearied: not fatigued; retaining energy or endurance despite 
• effort or hardship 

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Context in Hinduism

In Sanskrit literature and Hindu texts, anirvid and related forms like

anirviṇṇa are often used to describe divine qualities or the composure 

of sages and deities. For instance, anirviṇṇa refers to not being 

distressed and is an epithet attributed to Vishnu, conveying a sense 

of spiritual equanimity and steadfastness during austerities or trials 

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Usage Notes

• Grammatical Role: It functions as a masculine, feminine, or 
• neuter adjective (mfn), applied in descriptions of both persons 
• and divine beings.
• Literary Examples: Though direct modern examples are scarce, 
• classical texts like the Purāṇas use similar terms to emphasize 
• mental resilience and unwavering focus during penance, devotion,
• or meditation 

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• Alternative Spellings: Some sources romanize it as anirvid or
• a-nirvid, with the Devanagari form being अनिर्विद्

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In summary, "anirvid" denotes a state of unaffected calm, energy, 

and mental steadiness, free from despair or fatigue, commonly

used in Sanskrit to describe both human and divine steadfastness 

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