Mudrika, Mudrikā: 15 definitions
Introduction:
Mudrika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi, 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका) refers to “small toe rings”, according to the 13th-century Matsyendrasaṃhitā: a Kubjikā-Tripurā oriented Tantric Yoga text of the Ṣaḍanvayaśāmbhava tradition from South India.—Accordingly, “[Visualisation of Parameśvara]:—[...] He is adorned with nice anklets, armlets, rings and bracelets, and he shines with small toe rings (mudrikā), Channahīras, etc., and diadems and a crown. His face is gracious, beautiful, his lips are smeared with betel leaves. His mind is filled with the joy of wine, and his body is supreme bliss [itself]. [...]”.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका) refers to an “emblem” (representing one of the symbols given to initiates after the abhiṣeka-rite), as discussed in the tenth chapter of the Nāradīyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Nārada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Description of the chapter [abhiṣeka-vidhāna]: Gautama wants to hear details concerning the qualifying abhiṣeka-bath that admits an initiate to deśika-status. [...] One type of abhiṣeka-rite requires only one pot (kalaśa) to be used, at the conclusion of which bathing ceremony the candidate is given the symbols of his new office—[e.g., a mudrikā or emblem]—along with a charge from his preceptor to pursue his duties (21-32). The initiate, in turn, honors this preceptor in all appropriate ways (33-37).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Biology (plants and animals)
1) Mudrika in India is the name of a plant defined with Abutilon guineense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abutilon indicum var. guineense (Schumach. (among others).
2) Mudrika is also identified with Abutilon indicum It has the synonym Sida indica L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Blumea (1966)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1936)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1993)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Naturvidenskabelige og Mathematiske Afhandlinger (1829)
· Numer. List (1852)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mudrika, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
mudrikā (मुद्रिका).—f (S) See mudrā in the three first and fifth and sixth senses.
mudrikā (मुद्रिका).—f A seal; a seal-ring.
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
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका).—
1) A little seal.
2) A seal-ring.
3) A stamp or impression.
4) A stamped coin, coin.
5) A signed or sealed paper.
6) A particular surgical instrument.
7) = मुद्रा (mudrā) (1).
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका).—f.
(-kā) A sealed or signed paper. E. mudrā a seal, kan aff., fem. form.
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका).—i. e. mudrā + ka, f. = mudrā.
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका).—[feminine] seal-ring, signet.
1) Mudrikā (मुद्रिका):—[from mudrā] f. a little seal, seal, seal-ring, [Mahābhārata]
2) [v.s. ...] stamp, impression, stamped coin, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] a sealed or signed paper, [Horace H. Wilson]
4) [v.s. ...] a [particular] surgical instrument, [Suśruta]
5) [v.s. ...] Name of [particular] positions or intertwinings of the fingers (= mudrā q.v.), [Pañcarātra]
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका):—(kā) 1. f. A sealed or signed paper.
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका):—(von mudrā) f.
1) Siegelring [Vyutpatti oder Mahāvyutpatti 139.] [Mahābhārata 1, 5157. 5163. 5166.] —
2) Bez. eines best. chirurgischen Instruments [Hindu System of Medicine 169] und Abbildung: [Suśruta 1, 26, 12. 27, 11.] [VĀGBH. 26, 14.] —
3) eine geprägte Münze: sauvarṇīṃ rājatīṃ tāmrīmāyasīṃ vā suśobhitām . salilena sakṛddhautāṃ prakṣipettatra mudrikām .. [Mitākṣarā im Śabdakalpadruma] haimamudrika adj. [Vopadeva’s Grammatik 6, 14.] —
4) Fingerstellung, Fingerverschlingung (vgl. mudrā [8.]) [PAÑCAR. 3, 8, 21.] — Vgl. aṅguli .
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका):—f. —
1) Siegelring , Ring [Jayadeva's Prasannarāghava 121,12.16.] [Vikramāṅkadevacarita 8,60.] —
2) ein best. chirurgisches Instrument. —
3) eine geprägte Münze. —
4) Fingerstellung , Fingerverschlingung.
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Muddaga, Muddaya, Muddia, Muddiā.
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
Mudrikā (मुद्रिका):—(nf) a finger-ring.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Angulimudrika, Viramudrika, Haimamudrika, Angurimudrika, Jangli-mudrika, Muttirikai, Muddaga, Muddaya, Muddia, Mudraka, Emblem, Mudra, Mandi, Abhishekavidhana.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.6. Various other Finger Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Further sources of Vijayanagara history (by K. A. Nilakanta Sastri)
Page 111 < [Volume 2]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.26.42 < [Chapter 26 - Descriptions of the Mercy Bestowed on Śuklāmbara and Vijay and the Lord’s Desire to Accept Sannyāsa]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 72 < [Volume 7 (1883)]