Mardaka: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Mardaka 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.
Images (photo gallery)
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Mardaka (मर्दक) refers to one of the Pañcācārya, representing members of the dance troupe employed in Śiva temples.—Performance of śuddhanṛtta or classical dance by Rudrakanyā accompanied by Pañcācārya [viz., Mardaka] is known as saukhyakarma. This is recommended to be performed as part of nityotsava, sthāpana, prokṣana, prāyaścitta, adbhutaśānti, utsava, snapana, māsapūjā, homakarma, dhvajārohaṇa and other kāmya-karma. The Pañcācāryas are Nartaka, Mardaka, Gāyaka, Vāṃśika and Mauravika. Those proficient in mallavidyā and also in dance and aṅgalakṣaṇa are known as Mardaka.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Mardaka (मर्दक).—a. = मर्द (marda).
1) Mardaka (मर्दक):—[from marda] mfn. (ifc.) crushing, pounding etc.
2) [v.s. ...] causing violent pain in [Suśruta]
Mardaka (मर्दक):—(wie eben) nom. ag. am Ende eines comp. = marda 1: meḍhrāntra so v. a. Schmerzen verursachend [Suśruta 2, 463, 7.] — Vgl. aṅga, kāka, kāsa, cakra, tāla .
Mardaka (मर्दक):—Adj. Reissen — , Schmerzen verursachend in.
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
Mardaka (ಮರ್ದಕ):—[noun] he who crushes, pounds or destroys.
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)
Starts with: Mardakava, Mardakavayana.
Full-text (+6): Amardaka, Upamardaka, Kasamardaka, Vimardaka, Karamardaka, Pramardaka, Cakramardaka, Angamardaka, Talamardaka, Kakamardaka, Kukkutamardaka, Nimardaka, Chakramardaka, Tamramardaka, Pithamardaka, Karamattakam, Angamarda, Andhakala, Cakramardika, Kukkutamardika.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Mardaka; (plurals include: Mardakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study) (by Artatrana Sarangi)
Appointment of Seventy-two officers of State < [Chapter 4 - King and his Paraphernalia]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 139 - Greatness of Citrāditya (Citra-āditya) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Review of chakramarda synonyms and rasapanchaka from nighantoos. < [2020: Volume 9, January issue 1]
Physio-pathological review of arsha w.s.r. to it’s anatomy < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]
Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Critical understanding of vata pureesha vegadharana as a nidana (risk factors) in arshas < [2023, Issue 02, February]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 82 - Hymn of purification (vyapohana-stava) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]