Shrikara, Shri-kara, Śrīkara: 17 definitions
Introduction:
Shrikara means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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.
The Sanskrit term Śrīkara can be transliterated into English as Srikara or Shrikara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—The Sanskrit name for a classification of a ‘temple’, according to the Suprabhedāgama, which describes a list of 13 types. This list represents the earliest form of the classification of temples in the South Indian Vāstuśāstra literature. The name is also mentioned in the Īśānaśivagurudevapaddhati which features a list of 52 temple types. This list represents the classification of temples in South-India.
2) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) refers to a variety of prāsāda (‘superstructure’, or, upper storey of any building), according to the Mayamata (5th-century guidebook on Dravidian architecture). It is part of the Ekatala (one-storey) group of prāsādas.
The Śrīkara variety has the following specifications and decorative motif components:
Number of talas (levels): 1;
Shape of grīva (neck) and śikhara (head): Square;
Number of śālas: 4 (bhadras);
3) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) also refers to a category of gopura, which is the “tower” built above the gateway of a house, palace or Buddhist monastery.
4) Śrīkara (श्रीकर, “acquiring wealth”) refers to one of the twelve effects of āya (“profit”), according to the Mānasāra. Āya is the first of the āyādiṣaḍvarga, or “six principles” that constitute the “horoscope” of an architectural or iconographic object. Their application is intended to “verify” the measurements of the architectural and iconographic object against the dictates of astrology that lay out the conditions of auspiciousness.
The particular āya (e.g., śrīkara) of all architectural and iconographic objects (settlement, building, image) must be calculated and ascertained. This process is based on the principle of the remainder. An arithmetical formula to be used in each case is stipulated, which engages one of the basic dimensions of the object (breadth, length, or perimeter/circumference). The twelve effects of āya may all be assumed as auspicious.
Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and RauravāgamaŚrīkara (श्रीकर) refers to “- 1. n. of a type of flag § 4.20. - 2. n. of a type of marquee § 3.19.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraŚrīkara (श्रीकर) is a variety of adhiṣṭhāna (‘pedestal’), according to the Kāśyapaśilpa. The word adhiṣṭhāna refers to the ‘pedestal’ or ‘base’ on which a structure is built. Śrīkara is classified under its parent group named pratibandha.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (pancaratra)Śrīkara (श्रीकर) or Śrīkarasaṃhitā is the name of a Vaiṣṇava Āgama scripture, classified as a tāmasa type of the Muniprokta group of Pāñcarātra Āgamas. The vaiṣṇavāgamas represent one of the three classes of āgamas (traditionally communicated wisdom).—Texts of the Pāñcara Āgamas are divided in to two sects. It is believed that Lord Vāsudeva revealed the first group of texts which are called Divya and the next group is called Muniprokta which are further divided in to three viz. a. Sāttvika. b. Rājasa. c. Tāmasa (e.g., Śrīkara-saṃhitā).
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.
Nyaya (school of philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: A study of Nyāya-vaiśeṣika categoriesŚrīkara (श्रीकर) is the name of an undatable writer of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika system.—Two other authors discovered by Thākur are Vidyādhara Miśra and Śrīkara. All of them are Vaiśeṣikas. (cf. Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Vol. II, p.685)
Nyaya (न्याय, nyaya) refers to a school of Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. The Nyaya philosophy is known for its theories on logic, methodology and epistemology, however, it is closely related with Vaisheshika in terms of metaphysics.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: MDPI Books: The Ocean of HeroesŚrīkāra (श्रीकार) refers to the “letter śrī” (of the word śrīheruka) and symbolically refers to the “non-dual consciousness”, according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, “[...] (The meaning of the letter śrī, i.e., the non-dual consciousness—) The letter śrī [e.g., śrīkāra] is the meaning of every originated being. [Every originated being is] known to be external and internal, and both of these [external and internal aspects] are [present as assuming] the form [in terms] of the conventional [truth]. The ultimate [truth] is what is at the end of the pleasure. The syllable letter śrī is also explained by evam and others [that are] non-dual. [...]”.
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 GlossaryŚrīkāra.—(LP), recognition by writing. Note: śrīkāra is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryśrīkāra (श्रीकार).—m The word śrī written at the top of a book, letter, or other piece of writing as an invocation to Gan̤esha. 2 Amongst clothiers and others. The direction or mark written on a piece of goods. 3 Laxly. The heading of an account or other paper.
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śrīkāra (श्रीकार).—a Opulent or substantial; flourishing, thriving, reputable;--as a merchant or tradesman.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryŚrīkara (श्रीकर).—an epithet of Viṣṇu.
-ram the red lotus.
Derivable forms: śrīkaraḥ (श्रीकरः).
Śrīkara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms śrī and kara (कर).
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Śrīkāra (श्रीकार).—the word 'श्री (śrī)' written at the top of a letter, (as an auspicious beginning).
Derivable forms: śrīkāraḥ (श्रीकारः).
Śrīkāra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms śrī and kāra (कार).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryŚrīkāra (श्रीकार).—m. or nt. (compare Sanskrit Lex. śrīkara, nt., the red lotus, Trik., which uses Buddh. sources; also Apte), a kind of lotus flower: śrīkāra-padmaṃ juhuyāt, padmaśriya āgacchati (Ārya-)Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa 712.20 (prose).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚrīkara (श्रीकर).—mfn.
(-raḥ-rā or rī-raṃ) Giving fortune or prosperity. m.
(-raḥ) Vishnu. n.
(-raṃ) The red lotus. E. śrī fortune, and kara who makes or confers.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚrīkara (श्रीकर).—[adjective] causing welfare or splendour.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—father of Śrīnātha (Ācāracandrikā etc.).
2) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—poet. [Sūktikarṇāmṛta by Śrīdharadāsa] Padyāvalī.
3) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—a writer on dharma. Quoted by Vijñāneśvara Oxf. 356^a, by Śūlapāṇi Oxf. 283^a, in Smṛtyarthasāra Burnell. 135^a, in Vivādārṇavabhaṅga Peters. 2, 118.
4) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—a grammarian. Quoted in Mādhavīyadhātuvṛtti and by Rāyamukuṭa.
5) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—Tripurasundarīpūjana.
6) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—a writer on dharma. Quoted by Devaṇṇa in Smṛticandrikā, by Hemādri in Pariśiṣṭakhaṇḍa 2, 900. 903.
7) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—grammarian. Quoted in Tattvacintāmaṇi by Gaṅgeśa.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—[=śrī-kara] [from śrī] mf(ā, or ī)n. causing prosperity, giving good fortune, [Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi]
2) [v.s. ...] m. Name of Viṣṇu, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] (also with miśra, bhaṭṭa, ācārya) of various authors etc., [Catalogue(s)]
4) [v.s. ...] n. the red lotus, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) Śrīkāra (श्रीकार):—[=śrī-kāra] [from śrī] m. the word Śrī (written at the top of a book or letter etc.), [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚrīkara (श्रीकर):—[śrī-kara] (raḥ) 1. m. Vishnu. n. Red lotus. a. Giving prosperity.
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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 corpusŚrīkara (ಶ್ರೀಕರ):—
1) [noun] that which causes prosperity or brings welfare.
2) [noun] the quality of being grand; grandeur.
3) [noun] Viṣṇu.
4) [noun] the red lotus flower.
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Śrīkāra (ಶ್ರೀಕಾರ):—
1) [noun] the syllable "ಶ್ರೀ [shri]" written on top of the paper while commencing writing something as a token of auspiciousness or welfare.
2) [noun] (fig.) commencement; beginning.
3) [noun] ಶ್ರೀಕಾರ ಹಾಕು [shrikara haku] śrī hāku (fig.) to commence; to begin.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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