Maholka, Maholkā, Maha-ulka: 7 definitions
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Maholka 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.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: University of Vienna: Sudarśana's Worship at the Royal Court According to the AhirbudhnyasaṃhitāMaholkā (महोल्का) refers to “(great) meteors”, according to the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, belonging to the Pāñcarātra tradition which deals with theology, rituals, iconography, narrative mythology and others.—Accordingly, “An abnormal modification caused by a aggressive ritual against Kings, occurring at the improper time, dreadful and all-reaching, is characterized by the these signs: [...] meteors fall violently (mahā-ulkā—nipatanti maholkāḥ bhṛśaṃ) making dreadful sounds; ministers fight with each other out of greediness; in the night a terrifying rainbow shines, even if there are no clouds; here and there in the city great danger arises because of fire; [...] from such and other signs he should understand that the enemy is performing a aggressive ritual”.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMaholkā (महोल्का) refers to a “(great) meteor”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.9 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing these words of mine, Kumāra, son of Śiva, was delighted and he laughed. ‘So be it’, said he. Resolving to kill the Asura, the great lord, son of Śiva got down from the aerial chariot and stood on the ground. Running on foot, seizing his lustrous spear blazing like a meteor (maholkā), the powerful warrior Kumāra born of Śiva shone well. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMaholkā (महोल्का).—
1) a great meteor.
2) a great fire-brand.
Maholkā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mahā and ulkā (उल्का).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryMaholkā (महोल्का).—[adjective] great firebrand or meteor.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Maholkā (महोल्का):—[from mahā > mah] f. a gr° firebrand, [Mahābhārata]
2) [v.s. ...] a gr° meteor, [Manu-smṛti; Rāmāyaṇa]
3) [v.s. ...] lightning (?) See mahotkā.
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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.
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Starts with: Maholkadharin.
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