Kusaka, Kushaka, Kuśaka: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kusaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi. 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 Kuśaka can be transliterated into English as Kusaka or Kushaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesKuśaka (कुशक) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. V.101.15/V.103) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Kuśaka) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKusaka, =prec. Vv 355 (=VvA. 162). (Page 223)
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishkusakā (कुसका).—and
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kusakara, Kusakaranem, Kusakata, Kushakandika, Kushakashamaya.
Ends with: Ankusaka, Asankusaka, Sankusaka.
Full-text: Kusakata, Alnus hirsuta.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kusaka, Kushaka, Kuśaka, Kusakā; (plurals include: Kusakas, Kushakas, Kuśakas, Kusakās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 79 - Greatness of Lakulīśvara (Lakuli-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 6 - Bhāratavarṣa: Its Rivers and Regions < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]