Balotkata, Balotkaṭa, Bala-utkata, Balotkaṭā: 8 definitions
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Balotkata 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaBalotkaṭā (बलोत्कटा).—A female attendant of Subrahmaṇya. (Mahābhārata, Śalya Parva, Chapter 46, Stanza 23).
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBalotkaṭa (बलोत्कट) refers to “one who is strong”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.8 (“The battle between the gods and Asuras”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] The Asuras too, the dependants of the demon Tāraka, all equally strong (balotkaṭa) and heroic, began to smash the Gaṇas furiously. The terrific mutual fights between the demons and the Gaṇas happened again and again. Ultimately the Gaṇas, experts in the use of great missiles, came out victorious and were jubilant. Defeated by the Gaṇas of great strength, the Asuras turned their faces and began to flee. They were distressed and agitated. [...]”.
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesBalotkaṭā (बलोत्कटा) refers to the name of a Lady mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. IX.45.22). Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Balotkaṭā) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBalotkaṭā (बलोत्कटा) refers to “she who is mighty with her strength” and is used to describe Goddess Kulālikā, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(Now) I will tell (you) about the arising (of the tradition) that gives bliss and accomplishment in the Kṛta Age [...] (There) the (goddess) Kulālikā has five faces. She has ten beautiful, a divine (beautiful) form and is very powerful. Mounted on a ghost as (her) seat, she is yellow and possesses a beautiful, radiant power. Bearing the form (she assumes when engaged in Kaula) practice, she is profound; (her) form is tranquil and sports with great (delight). Mighty with her strength (balotkaṭā), twelve princes accompany her. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBalotkaṭa (बलोत्कट).—a. of mighty strength; न वध्यते ह्यविश्वस्तो दुर्बलोऽपि बलोत्कटैः (na vadhyate hyaviśvasto durbalo'pi balotkaṭaiḥ) Pañcatantra (Bombay) 2.44;3.115.
Balotkaṭa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms bala and utkaṭa (उत्कट).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryBalotkaṭā (बलोत्कटा):—[from bala > bal] f. Name of one of the Mātṛs attending on Skanda, [Mahābhārata]
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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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Partial matches: Bala, Utkata.
Full-text: Utkata.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
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