Mohaka, Mōhaka: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Mohaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Mohak.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaMohaka (मोहक).—Son of Suratha, a devotee of Śrī Rāma. When Suratha blocked the Aśvamedha horse of Śrī Rāma, a fight ensued in which Mohaka also took part (Padma Purāṇa, Pātāla Khaṇḍa).
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMohaka (मोहक) refers to “deluding (others)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.15 (“The penance and reign of Tārakāsura”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “[...] Then the demon Tāraka, of great strength and exploit, endowed with a lofty mind, requested permission of his mother for performing penance. The permission having been secured, that demon possessing great power of illusion and capable of deluding [i.e., mohaka] even experts in the magical art, thought of performing penance in order to conquer all the gods. Strictly adhering to the directions of his elders and preceptors he went to the forest of Madhu and performed a severe penance duly, having Brahmā as his objective. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarymōhaka (मोहक).—a (S) That allures, engages, enchants, captivates. In comp. as manamōhaka, cittamōhaka.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishmōhaka (मोहक).—a That allures, enchants.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMohaka (मोहक).—a.
1) Infatuating.
2) Causing ignorance or folly.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryMohaka (मोहक):—[from moha] mfn. bewildering, infatuating, causing ignorance or folly, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMohaka (मोहक) [Also spelled mohak]:—(a) charming, fascinating, casting a spell, causing illusion; hence ~[tā] (nf).
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMōhaka (ಮೋಹಕ):—
1) [adjective] causing utter confusion; perplexing; bewildering.
2) [adjective] capturing the interest and attention; fascinating.
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Mōhaka (ಮೋಹಕ):—
1) [noun] false belief; delusion; hullucination.
2) [noun] the quality of being attractive, fascinating.
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: Mohakalila, Mohakara, Mohakari, Mohakarin, Mohakate.
Ends with: Amohaka, Ashvamohaka, Kshinamohaka, Manamohaka, Pramohaka, Sammohaka, Vimohaka.
Full-text: Ashvamohaka, Sammohaka, Mohak, Kshinamohaka.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Mohaka, Mōhaka; (plurals include: Mohakas, Mōhakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 49 - King Suratha Seizes the Horse < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 51 - Hanūmat Frees Puṣkala from Campaka < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 38 - The Installation of the Image of Vāmana < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) (by Lathika M. P.)
Tāntric Measures < [Chapter 3 - References to Śaṅkara’s Philosophy]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)