Kurmaka, Kūrmaka: 1 definition
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Kurmaka 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.
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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKūrmaka (कूर्मक).—a. (A pearl) shaped like a tortoise; Kau. A.2.11.
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.
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Starts with: Kurmakalpa, Kurmakara.
Ends with: Uttanakurmaka.
Full-text: Uttanakurmaka.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Kurmaka, Kūrmaka; (plurals include: Kurmakas, Kūrmakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 87 - Mode of purification of the principle of peace (śānti-śodhana)
Chapter 145 - Different kinds of mantras and the rites of locating them
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.2. Materials (b): Pearl < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 2.46 < [Second Chapter (Sadhana Pada)]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 11 - Examination of Gems that are to be entered into the Treasury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 86 - The sacrifice of meditation (dhyānayajña) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]