Adhikarika, Ādhikārika: 18 definitions
Introduction:
Adhikarika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Adhikarik.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक, “principal plot”) refers to one of the two kinds of “plot” (itivṛtta or vastu) of a dramatic play (nāṭya), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 21. The plot of the play is divided into five segments (sandhi).
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Adhikārika (अधिकारिक) refers to “occasions” [?], according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 22.5-10ab]—“Listen! I will speak to the question that remains in your heart. All the innumerable Mantras, on all occasions (sarva-adhikārika—asaṃkhyātā sarvāḥ sarvādhikārikāḥ), have the majesty of Śiva and Śakti, all are endowed with Śakti, all grant rewards and liberation, and [all] are nourished by one's own Śakti. However, the highest Deva is tranquil, in possession of imperceptible guṇas, [namely] Śiva who consists of all, who is pure, and who is to be understood as unsurpassed. [...]
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Adhikārika (अधिकारिक) refers to “possessing authority” (in the mortal world), according to sources such as the Kulakaulinīmata and Kumārikākhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra.—Accordingly, [regarding the Nine Nāthas]: Thus out of the nine, the first, the third and the sixth, called Ga, Pa and Ka belong to the (lineages of) the Eldest, Middling and Child within the Lineage of the Child. They possess authority (adhikārika) in the mortal world. The remaining six out of the nine have no lineage, that is, no authority. These Nine Nāthas should be known in this way from the oral tradition.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Kama-shastra (the science of Love-making)
Adhikārika (अधिकारिक) refers to the “commandments” (dealing with Dharma, Artha and Kāma), according to chapter 1 of the Kāmasūtra: a Sanskrit text dealing with eroticism, sexuality and emotional fulfillment in life; being written by Mallanāga Vātsyāyana in the 2nd century A.D. it belongs to the Kāmaśāstra branch of literature which deals with the ancient Indian science of love-making.—Accordingly, “In the beginning, the Lord of Beings created men and women, and in the form of commandments in one hundred thousand chapters (adhyāya) laid down rules for regulating their existence with regard to Dharma, Artha, and Kāma. Some of these commandments (adhikārika), namely those which treated of Dharma, were separately written by Svāyaṃbhu Manu; those that related to Artha were compiled by Bṛhaspati; and those that referred to Kāma were expounded by Nandī, the follower of Mahādeva, in one thousand chapters (adhyāya)”.
Kamashastra (कामशास्त्र, kāmaśāstra) deals with ancient Indian science of love-making, passion, emotions and other related topics dealing with the pleasures of the senses.
India history and geography
Adhikārika or Ādhikārika.—(IE 8-3; EI 2, 23, 28; CII 4; BL; HD), ‘an officer’; same as Adhikārin, Niyogika, Adhyakṣa, etc., regarded as meaning a minister, magistrate, superintendent, governor or director. See Ep. Ind., Vol. XXIV, p. 184. Note: adhikārika 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
Pali-English dictionary
Adhikārika, (adj.) (-°) (to adhikāra) serving as, referring to Vin.III, 274 (Bdhgh). (Page 28)
adhikārika (အဓိကာရိက) [(ti) (တိ)]—
[adhikāra+ika]
[အဓိကာရ+ဣက]
[Pali to Burmese]
adhikārika—
(Burmese text): ပိုင်ဆိုင်ခြင်းရှိသော။ အစိရကာလာဓိကာရိက-ကြည့်။
(Auto-Translation): Privately owned. Look at the black and white issues.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक).—a. (-kī f.)
1) Supreme, superior, relating to a person or thing in authority.
2) Official, belonging to any office or duty.
Adhikārika (अधिकारिक).—(-adhikārika), ifc. adj., f. °kī, (= Pali id.), referring [Page012-b+ 71] to, concerned with: -pratyaṅgaśīrṣachedādhikārikāś ca duḥkhās Gaṇḍavyūha 159.21; kiṃcid evālpaṃ vā prabhūtaṃ vā pūjādhikārikam akṛtvā Bodhisattvabhūmi 160.19, without doing at least something, be it little or much, that relates to homage; dharmā- dhikārikī kathā Mūla-Sarvāstivāda-Vinaya i.162.14. In MPS 45.2 and 6 (prose) yasya vayaṃ pūjādhikārikām autsukyaṃ na samāpannāḥ, I cannot explain the ā in °kām (reported 3 times from 2 mss.); I should expect °kam; a fem. substantive °kā seems implausible.
Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक).—mfn.
(-kaḥ-kī-kaṃ) 1. Supreme, superior, relating or belonging to any thing or person of importance or sway. 2. Official, relating to any office or duty. E. adhikāra and ṭhañ aff.
1) Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक):—[from ādhikaraṇika] mf(ā)n. ([from] adhi-kāra), belonging to a chief matter or principal person, [Sāhitya-darpaṇa] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] belonging to particular sections or head chapters (adhikāra), [Śāṅkhāyana-gṛhya-sūtra]
3) [v.s. ...] official, relating to any office or duty, [Bādarāyaṇa’s Brahma-sūtra]
4) [v.s. ...] m. the supreme ruler, the supreme spirit, [Bādarāyaṇa’s Brahma-sūtra]
Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक):—[ādhi-kārika] (kaḥ-kī-kaṃ) a. Supreme, superior; official.
Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक):—(von adhikāra oder adhikārin) adj. die Hauptsache —, die Hauptperson betreffend (Gegens. prāsaṅgika) [DAŚAR. 1, 11. 12.] [Sāhityadarpana 296.]
Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक):——
1) Adj. die Hauptsache — , die Hauptperson betreffend. —
2) der oberste Herrscher , der höchste Geist [Bādarāyaṇa’s Brahmasūtra 4,4,18.]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक) [Also spelled adhikarik]:—(a) official, authoritative; (nm) the main plot; hence ~[tā] (nf).
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Kannada-English dictionary
Ādhikārika (ಆಧಿಕಾರಿಕ):—[adjective] official a) of or holding an office or position of authority; b) by, from or with the proper authority; authorised or authoritative; c) in a formal or ceremonious manner, often involving persons of authority.
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Ādhikārika (ಆಧಿಕಾರಿಕ):—[noun] the main story or theme (as opp. to incidental anecdotes) of a literary work.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Ādhikārika (आधिकारिक):—adj. 1. having authority; official; 2. supreme; superior; relating to a person/thing in authority; 3. belonging to any office/duty;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Karika, Ika, Adhi, Adhikara, Ati.
Starts with (+0): Adhikarikadevata.
Full-text (+14): Acirakaladhikarika, Vishayika-adhikarika, Adhikarikadevata, Niyuktaka-adhikarika, Shasana-adhikarika, Sena-adhikarika, Adhikarik, Mahadhikarika, Yogadhikarika, Sarvadhikarika, Dharmadhikarika, Arthadhikarika, Bharyadhikarika, Karya, Garbha, Deshillaka, Anubandha, Nirvahaṇa, Shasana-adhikarin, Vimarsha.
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Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Dhanañjaya’s methodology of discussion < [Introduction]
Difference between the Daśarūpaka and the Nāṭyaśāstra < [Introduction]
Summary of the Daśarūpaka < [Introduction]
Brahma Sutras (Govinda Bhashya) (by Kusakratha das Brahmacari)
The Ratnavali-natika and the Chandrakala-natika (study) (by Jewti Boruah)
Part 1 - Introduction—Vastu or “theme” of the Rūpakas < [Chapter 3 - Dramatic aspects of the Ratnāvalīnāṭikā and the Candrakalānāṭikā]
Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Vireshwarananda)
Chapter III, Section IV, Adhikarana XI < [Section IV]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 401 < [English-Gujarati-Hindi (1 volume)]
Page 182 < [Hindi-Gujarati-English Volume 1]
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Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
2. The subject matter (vastu) of the Tilakamanjari < [Chapter 15 - The Tilakamanjari as a Prose Poetic work]
3.2. The heroines (Nayikas) and their characteristics < [Chapter 15 - The Tilakamanjari as a Prose Poetic work]