Krati: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Krati means something in 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismKrati (क्रति) refers to a group of deities summoned by the Yamāntaka-mantra and mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Krati).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Krati in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a work (esp. of art or literature), composition, performance; deed; ~[kara] the author, the creator..—krati (कृति) is alternatively transliterated as Kṛti.
2) Krati in Hindi refers in English to:—(a and nm) creative; one who has laudable achievements to his credit, accomplished..—krati (कृती) is alternatively transliterated as Kṛtī.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kratitv.
Ends with: Akrati, Avikrati, Cakrati, Chakrati, Dushkrati, Dushprakrati, Mukhakrati, Neelabralakrati, Nirakrati, Nishkrati, Prakrati, Pratikrati, Sanskrati, Sukrati, Suryasamkrati, Swikrati, Vikrati.
Full-text: Kriti.
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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter V - Creation of the Prajapatis < [Agastya Samhita]