Lakshmiputra, Lakṣmīputra, Lakshmi-putra: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Lakshmiputra 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 Lakṣmīputra can be transliterated into English as Laksmiputra or Lakshmiputra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: LokottaravādaLakṣmīputra (लक्ष्मीपुत्र) is the name of a Buddha under whom Śākyamuni (or Gautama, ‘the historical Buddha’) acquired merit along the first through nine bhūmis, according to the Mahāvastu. There are in total ten bhūmis representing the ten stages of the Bodhisattva’s path towards enlightenment.
Lakṣmīputra is but one among the 500 Buddhas enumerated in the Mahāvastu during a conversation between Mahākātyāyana and Mahākāśyapa, both principle disciples of Gautama Buddha. The Mahāvastu is an important text of the Lokottaravāda school of buddhism, dating from the 2nd century BCE.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryLakṣmīputra (लक्ष्मीपुत्र).—
1) a horse.
2) Name of Kuśa and Lava.
3) Name of Cupid or Kāma.
4) a wealthy man.
Derivable forms: lakṣmīputraḥ (लक्ष्मीपुत्रः).
Lakṣmīputra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms lakṣmī and putra (पुत्र).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryLakṣmīputra (लक्ष्मीपुत्र).—name of a former Buddha: Mahāvastu i.141.4.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryLakṣmīputra (लक्ष्मीपुत्र).—m. 1. Kāma. 2. a horse.
Lakṣmīputra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms lakṣmī and putra (पुत्र).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Lakṣmīputra (लक्ष्मीपुत्र):—[=lakṣmī-putra] [from lakṣmī > lakṣ] m. ‘son of L°’, Name of Kāma, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] of Kuśa and Lava (the sons of Rāma), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] a horse, [Śiśupāla-vadha [Scholiast or Commentator]]
4) [v.s. ...] a wealthy man, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
[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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusLakṣmīputra (ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಪುತ್ರ):—[noun] (fig.) a wealthy man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Lakshmiputra, Lakṣmīputra, Lakshmi-putra, Laksmiputra, Lakṣmī-putra, Laksmi-putra; (plurals include: Lakshmiputras, Lakṣmīputras, putras, Laksmiputras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XVI - The ninth Bhūmi < [Volume I]
Shishupala-vadha (Study) (by Shila Chakraborty)
Knowledge of Zoology and Animals in the Śiśupālavadha < [Introduction]