Dhritaka, Dhṛtaka: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Dhritaka 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 Dhṛtaka can be transliterated into English as Dhrtaka or Dhritaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexDhṛtaka (धृतक).—A son of Ruruka and father of Bāhu.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 88. 121.
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: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Dhṛtaka (धृतक):—[from dhṛ] m. Name of a, [Buddhist literature] saint or patriarch
2) [v.s. ...] [varia lectio] for vrika, [Viṣṇu-purāṇa]
[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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dhritakanakamala, Dhritakarmmukeshu, Dhritakarmukeshu.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Dhritaka, Dhṛtaka, Dhrtaka; (plurals include: Dhritakas, Dhṛtakas, Dhrtakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
3.3 (a): The Origin of the Transmission (of Enlightenment in India) < [Chapter 3 - The Dhyāna in Mahāyāna Literature]
3.3 (b): The Twenty-seven Indian Patriarchs < [Chapter 3 - The Dhyāna in Mahāyāna Literature]
The 6th Patriarch Platform Sutra
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)