Bhartavya: 5 definitions
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Bhartavya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBhartavya (भर्तव्य).—a.
1) To be borne or carried.
2) To be hired or kept.
Derivable forms: bhartavyaḥ (भर्तव्यः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhartavya (भर्तव्य).—[adjective] to be borne, maintained, nourished, or fed.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Bhartavya (भर्तव्य):—[from bhara] a mfn. to be borne or carried, [Rāmāyaṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] to be supported or maintained or nourished, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa] etc. etc.
3) [v.s. ...] to be hired or kept, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
4) b bhartṛ See [column]1.
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Ends with: Prabhartavya.
Full-text: Prabhartavya.
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