Kaparda: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Kaparda means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: archive.org: Vedic index of Names and SubjectsKaparda (कपर्द, “braid”), Kapardin (कपर्दिन्, “wearing braids”).—These words refer to the Vedic custom of wearing the hair in braids or plaits. Thus a maiden is said to have her hair in four plaits (catuṣ-kapardā ), and the goddess Sinīvālī is described as ‘wearing fair braids’ (su-kapardā). Men also wore their hair in this style, for both Rudra and Pūṣan are said to have done so, while the Vasiṣṭhas were distinguished by wearing their hair in a plait on the right (dakṣiṇatas-kaparda). The opposite was to wear one’s hair ‘plain’ (pulasti). See also Opaśa.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: The Structure and Meanings of the Heruka MaṇḍalaKaparda (कपर्द) is the name of a Vīra (hero) who, together with the Ḍākinī named Kapardī forms one of the 36 pairs situated in the Jalacakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava chapter 15. Accordingly, the jalacakra refers to one of the three divisions of the saṃbhoga-puṭa (‘enjoyment layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs and Vīras [viz., Kaparda] are white in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife..
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryKaparda.—(CII 4), also called kapardī, kapardaka, etc.; cowrie-shell used as coin. Note: kaparda is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Kaparda.—same as kapardaka, etc.; cowrie-shell used as coin. Note: kaparda is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKaparda (कपर्द).—
1) A small shell or cowrie (used as a coin).
2) Braided or matted hair especially of Śiva; G. L.22.
Derivable forms: kapardaḥ (कपर्दः).
See also (synonyms): kapardaka.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryKaparda (कपर्द).—m. 1. A small shell used as a coin, a cowrie. 2. The braided hair of Śiva.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryKaparda (कपर्द).—[masculine] a small shell used as a coin; braided or knotted hair (resembling a shell).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kaparda (कपर्द):—m. a small shell or cowrie (of which eighty = one paṇa, used as a coin or as a die in gambling, Cypraea Moneta) [commentator or commentary] on [Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā] [commentator or commentary] on [Pāṇini]
2) braided and knotted hair ([especially] that of Śiva, knotted so as to resemble the cowrie shell), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) (cf: catuṣ-kaparda.)
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Kaparda (कपर्द) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Kavaḍḍa.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKaparda (ಕಪರ್ದ):—
1) [noun] the brightly coloured, glossy shells of gastropods, found in warm seas; cowrie.
2) [noun] the knotted hair of Śiva.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kapardaka, Kapardaka-purana, Kapardaka-vodi, Kapardakarasa, Kapardavan, Kapardayaksha.
Ends with: Catutkaparda, Dakshinakaparda, Dakshinatahkaparda, Dakshinataskaparda, Mahakaparda, Sukaparda, Vishakaparda.
Full-text (+7): Kapardin, Kapardaka, Kapardika, Mahakaparda, Curni, Kapardayaksha, Trikapardin, Dakshinakaparda, Kapardibhashya, Kapardini, Kavadda, Kapardisvamin, Kaparttam, Kapardishalinga, Kapardishvaratirtha, Kapardikarika, Sukaparda, Catutkaparda, Catuhshikhanda, Drapa.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Kaparda; (plurals include: Kapardas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.18.23 < [Chapter 18 - The Sight of Śrī Kṛṣṇacandra]
Verse 3.2.13 < [Chapter 2 - The Great Festival of Śrī Girirāja]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
3.4. Hair Dressing: Styles and Care < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 276 - Origin of Eleven Rudras < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 38 - Kapardi-Vināyaka < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 57 - Manifestation of Dhuṇḍhi Vināyaka and Fifty-six Vināyakas < [Section 2 - Uttarārdha]
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
2. Physical appearance of Śiva < [Chapter 5 - Rudra-Śiva in the Purāṇic Literature]
3. The God Rudra-Śiva: His Prominence < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 6 - Vishnu goes to the defence of the Gods < [Book 7 - Uttara-kanda]
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