Astikshira, Astikṣīra, Asti-kshira: 4 definitions

Introduction:

Astikshira 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.

The Sanskrit term Astikṣīra can be transliterated into English as Astiksira or Astikshira, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Astikshira in Sanskrit glossary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Astikṣīra (अस्तिक्षीर).—a. [asti kṣīraṃ yasya P.II.2.24 Vārt.] having milk.

Astikṣīra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms asti and kṣīra (क्षीर).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Astikṣīrā (अस्तिक्षीरा):—[=asti-kṣīrā] [from asti] f. having milk (as a cow), [Pāṇini 2-2, 24] [commentator or commentary]

[Sanskrit to German]

Astikshira in German

context information

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.

Discover the meaning of astikshira or astiksira in the context of Sanskrit from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: