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.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas

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.

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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.

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Sanskrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Mardaka (मर्दक).—a. = मर्द (marda).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Mardaka (मर्दक):—[from marda] mfn. (ifc.) crushing, pounding etc.

2) [v.s. ...] causing violent pain in [Suśruta]

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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. 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: Mardakava, Mardakavayana.

Ends with: Amardaka, Angamardaka, Cakramardaka, Kakamardaka, Karamardaka, Kasamardaka, Kukkutamardaka, Marapramardaka, Nimardaka, Pramardaka, Talamardaka, Upamardaka, Vimardaka.

Full-text: Kakamardaka, Karamardaka, Nimardaka, Amardaka, Upamardaka, Angamardaka, Talamardaka, Cakramardaka, Kasamardaka, Pramardaka, Kukkutamardaka, Mauravika, Pancacarya, Vimardaka, Vamshika, Gayaka, Nartaka.

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