Darpaka: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Darpaka 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: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDarpaka (दर्पक) is the one of the names of Kāma, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.3.—“[...] The Brahmins Marīci and others, my sons, decided on suitable names for the Being and said thus”. The sages said:—“[...] Causing elation in others you will be known as Madana. Since you were haughty even as you were born you will be Darpaka and your name Kandarpa will also become popular in the world”.
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.
Kavya (poetry)
Source: archive.org: Naisadhacarita of SriharsaDarpaka (दर्पक) refers to “Cupid”, and is mentioned in the Naiṣadha-carita 9.19; 10.44.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDarpaka (दर्पक).—a. Making proud, inflaming.
-kaḥ 1 Name of Kāmadeva, the god of love.
2) pride.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDarpaka (दर्पक).—mfn.
(-kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) What kindles, inflames, or excites, m.
(-kaḥ) A name of Kamadeva. E. dṛp to inflame, affix ṇvul.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Darpaka (दर्पक):—[from darpa] mfn. ifc. making proud, [Horace H. Wilson]
2) [v.s. ...] m. pride, [Vāsavadattā] 511
3) [v.s. ...] the god of love, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDarpaka (दर्पक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. Cupid or Kāma.
[Sanskrit to German]
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 corpusDarpaka (ದರ್ಪಕ):—[noun] Manmatha, the Love-God.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Darpakala.
Ends with: Kamdarpaka.
Full-text: Taruppakam, Taruppakan, Kandarpa, Madana.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Darpaka; (plurals include: Darpakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 12: Dravya and bhāva worship < [Chapter X - The recovery of draupadī]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 3 - Kāma is cursed but blessed later < [Section 2.2 - Rudra-saṃhitā (2): Satī-khaṇḍa]