aniṣiddha

 

The Sanskrit term "aniṣiddha" (अनिषिद्ध) means "unforbidden,"

"unopposed," or "not obstructed," referring to actions or things

that are allowed or permissible.

In classical Sanskrit usage, aniṣiddha is an adjective describing 

something that is not prohibited or restricted, in contrast to niṣiddha, 

which means "forbidden" or "prohibited" 

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For example, an aniṣiddha karma would be an action that one is 

free to perform, unconstrained by rules or moral

restrictions 

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Synonyms and Related Terms

• अप्रतिबन्धित (apratibandhita) — unrestricted, unblocked, 
• unobstructed 

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• अवर्जित (avarjita) — not excluded, permissible 

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  These terms emphasize the absence of hindrance or prohibition,
• highlighting the sanctioned or allowable nature of the subject 
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Usage in Literature and Philosophy

In Vedic and later Sanskrit texts, aniṣiddha often appears in discussions 

about permissible actions, dharma, or social duties, referring to 

behaviors or rites that are not barred by religious, moral, or

social law 

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. Its opposite, niṣiddha, frequently 

appears when specifying prohibited actions or forbidden practices,

including ritual prohibitions or ethical constraints 

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Summary

• Term: aniṣiddha (अनिषिद्ध)
• Meaning: unprohibited, allowable, unobstructed, unopposed
• Context: Permissible actions, duties, or objects in Sanskrit literature
• Synonyms: apratibandhita, avarjita
• Contrast: niṣiddha (forbidden, prohibited)

In essence, aniṣiddha signifies the status of being permitted or 

legitimate in the context of Vedic, philosophical, or secular 

Sanskrit discourse 

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