Masuraka, Masūraka: 9 definitions
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Masuraka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, biology. 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraMasūraka (मसूरक) is a synonym for adhiṣṭhāna (‘platform’), according to the Mayamata 14.40. The word adhiṣṭhāna is Sanskrit technical term referring to the “base” or “platform” on which a structure is built,.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Masuraka in India is the name of a plant defined with Lens culinaris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ervum lens Wall. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1980)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Helios (1893)
· Species Plantarum.
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5954)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici (1794)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Masuraka, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMasūraka, (connected with masāraka) a bolster J. IV, 87; VI, 185. (Page 525)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMasūraka (मसूरक).—A pillow.
-kam 1 A kind of ornament on Indra's banner.
2) A variety of pearls; Kau. A. 2.11.29.
3) A lintel, i. e. the piece of timber or stone that covers an opening and supports a weight above it; मसूरकमधिष्ठानं वस्त्वाधारं धरातलम् (masūrakamadhiṣṭhānaṃ vastvādhāraṃ dharātalam) Kāmikāgama 55.22.
Derivable forms: masūrakaḥ (मसूरकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryMasūraka (मसूरक).—m.
(-kaḥ) A small round pillow. E. kan added to the preceding.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Masūraka (मसूरक):—[from masura] m. = masura, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] a kind of pillow, [Harṣacarita]
3) [from masura] n. a kind of ornament on Indra’s banner, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryMasūraka (मसूरक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. Small round pillow.
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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: Masurakarna.
Full-text: Masurika, Adhishthana.
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Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) (by K. Vidyuta)
3. Description of Pillars in the Maṇḍapas < [Chapter 4 - Maṇḍapa Lakṣaṇa]
7. The Shapes and Embellishments of the Gopuras < [Chapter 5 - Gopura Lakṣaṇa]
4 (b). Technical terms for the component parts of the temple < [Chapter 2 - Author and his Works]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Chapter 20 - The two-storeyed buildings (dvitala or dvibhūmi)
Chapter 22 - The four-storeyed buildings (catustala or caturbhūmi)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.2. Materials (b): Pearl < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Vastu-shastra (3): House Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)