Hushka, Huṣka: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Hushka means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 Huṣka can be transliterated into English as Huska or Hushka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: The Chronological History of BuddhismHushka, Jushka and Kanishka are three Turushka Kings reigning in Kashmir around 1765-1645 BCE, according to Kalhana.—Kalhana mentions that the three Turushka kings named Hushka, Jushka and Kanishka reigned over Kashmir 150 years after Buddha nirvana (1865 BCE). Most probably, Buddhism reached north-western India before the reign of Kalashoka (1765-1737 BCE). Hushka, Jushka and Kanishka of Gilgit region established their rule in Kashmir and promoted Buddhism. They built three cities in Kashmir namely Hushkapura, Jushkapura and Kanishkapura.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryHuṣka (हुष्क).—[masculine] names of kings.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryHuṣka (हुष्क):—m. Name of a king, [Rājataraṅgiṇī]
[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: Hushkapura, Hushkarana.
Ends with (+3): Acakshushka, Apashushka, Ashushka, Ashushushka, Atapashushka, Atishushka, Ativishushka, Avashushka, Bhushka, Chayashushka, Lakshanaikacakshushka, Parishushka, Pratishushka, Ravishushka, Samshushka, Shushka, Shushkashushka, Sushushka, Ucchushka, Uchchhushka.
Full-text: Hushkapura, Jushka, Kanishka.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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