Hairanyaka, Hairaṇyaka: 5 definitions
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryHairaṇyaka.—(LL), Hairaṇyika; a treasurer; also a goldsmith or mint-master. Cf. Hiraṇyakāra, Sauvarṇika. Note: hairaṇyaka is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryHairaṇyaka (हैरण्यक).—
1) Goldsmith.
2) A guardian of golden treasure.
Derivable forms: hairaṇyakaḥ (हैरण्यकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryHairaṇyaka (हैरण्यक).—[masculine] goldsmith.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Hairaṇyaka (हैरण्यक):—[from hairaṇya] m. a goldsmith, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
2) [v.s. ...] an overseer of gold, guardian of golden treasure, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] n. Name of a Varṣa, [Mahābhārata]
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