Candrataraka, Candratāraka: 4 definitions
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Candrataraka 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chandrataraka.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationCandratāraka (चन्द्रतारक) refers to the “moon and the stars”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.35 (“The story of Padmā and Pippalāda”).—Accordingly, as Vasiṣṭha said to Himavat mount (Himācala): “[...] After a week there is a very auspicious hour very rare to meet with. The presiding planet of the lagna is in the lagna. The moon is in conjunction with his son, Mercury as well as the constellation Rohiṇī. The moon and the stars (candratāraka) occupy pure positions. The month is Mārgaśīrṣa and the day is Monday free from all defects. All the planets are in auspicious conjunction. They are not aspected by the evil planets. The Jupiter is in a position that is conducive to the birth of a good child and all good fortune to the bridegroom. O lord of mountains, give your daughter Pārvatī, the mother of the universe, the primordial Being to Śiva, the father of the universe. You will then get quiet and contentment”.
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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryCandratāraka (चन्द्रतारक).—[neuter] sgl. the moon and stars.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryCandratāraka (चन्द्रतारक):—[=candra-tāraka] [from candra > cand] n. sg. the moon and the stars, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa xiv, 6, 7, 13.]
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Taraka, Candra.
Ends with: Acandrataraka, Sphutacandrataraka.
Full-text: Sphutacandrataraka.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Candrataraka, Candratāraka, Candra-taraka, Candra-tāraka; (plurals include: Candratarakas, Candratārakas, tarakas, tārakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 236-239 [Bhadrakāli, Rudrakāli and Kālakāli] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 2.2.10 < [Mundaka II, Khanda II]
Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 2.2.15 < [Adyaya II, Valli II - The soul after death]
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (by Swāmī Mādhavānanda)
Section VII - Yajnavalkya and Uddalaka < [Chapter III]
Concept of Oneness in the Upanishads (study) (by Chandra Shekhar Upadhyaya)
Concept of Oneness in Kaṭha Upaniṣad < [Chapter 4 - Concept of Oneness in Yajurvedic Upaniṣads]
Katha Upanishad (by Swami Nirvikarananda)