Maitraka: 8 definitions
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Maitraka 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.
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraMaitraka (मैत्रक, “friendship”) refers to one of the ten effects of vyaya (“loss”), according to the Mānasāra. Vyaya is the second of the āyādiṣaḍvarga, or “six principles” that constitute the “horoscope” of an architectural or iconographic object. Their application is intended to “verify” the measurements of the architectural and iconographic object against the dictates of astrology that lay out the conditions of auspiciousness.
The particular vyaya (e.g., maitraka) of all architectural and iconographic objects (settlement, building, image) must be calculated and ascertained. This process is based on the principle of the remainder. An arithmetical formula to be used in each case is stipulated, which engages one of the basic dimensions of the object (breadth, length, or perimeter/circumference). Like in the case of the fruits of āya, all ten effects of vyaya must be considered as auspicious.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMaitraka (मैत्रक).—Friendship.
Derivable forms: maitrakam (मैत्रकम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryMaitraka (मैत्रक) or Maitreya.—(1) (only in verses and probably m.c.): °ku (n. sg.) Gaṇḍavyūha 488.25; °kasya 489.7.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryMaitraka (मैत्रक).—[maitra + ka], n. Friendship, [Uttara Rāmacarita, 2. ed. Calc., 1862.] 128, 2.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryMaitraka (मैत्रक).—[neuter] friendship.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Maitraka (मैत्रक):—[from maitra] m. a person who worships in a Buddhist temple, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] n. friendship, [Uttararāma-carita]
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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: Maitrakanya, Maitrakanyaka.
Ends with: Taramaitraka.
Full-text: Taramaitraka, Valabhi, Anartapura, Vittolla-kara, Guhasena, Mahakartakritika, Dana, Mahadandanayaka, Dhruv-adhikaranika, Maitriya, Bhaga-bhoga-kara, Mahasamanta, Anandapura, Ditya, Vyaya, Maharaja, Maitreya.
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Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
Mingling of Cultures (C): The Maitrakas < [Chapter 4]
Chart: Movement of Vedic Brāhmaṇas < [Chapter 3]
Mingling of Cultures (R): The Saindhavas < [Chapter 4]
Formal Education System in Ancient India (by Sushmita Nath)
The 7th century Valabhī university < [Chapter 3 - Centres of Learning in Vedic and Buddhist Period]
Nalanda and other Buddhist Universities in < [July – September, 1994]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)