Dhanuka: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Dhanuka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Hindi. 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 Dhanuk.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexDhanuka (धनुक).—A son of Śambhu.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 67. 81.
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarydhanuka : (nt.) a small bow.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhanuka, (nt.) (Sk. dhanuṣka) a (small) bow Vin.II, 10; III, 180; D.I, 7; A.III, 75; V, 203; J.VI, 41; Miln.229; DA.I, 86. (Page 335)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryDhānuka (धानुक) [Also spelled dhanuk]:—(nm) a low caste (in the Hindu caste system).
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dhanukalapa, Dhanukali, Dhanukan, Dhanukana, Dhanukanem, Dhanukara, Dhanukarika, Dhanukarin.
Ends with: Aradhanuka, Ardhanuka, Sadhanuka, Shodhanuka.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Dhanuka, Dhānuka; (plurals include: Dhanukas, Dhānukas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.9.39 < [Chapter 9 - Nityānanda’s Childhood Pastimes and Travels to Holy Places]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 21 - Advice to Propitiate Śiva < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 54 - The Birth of the Daityas < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]