Nachiketa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nachiketa 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.
Ambiguity: Although Nachiketa has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Naciketa. It further has the optional forms Na-chiketa and Nāchiketa.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologyOnce there was a Brahmana named Vajashrava, who wished to accumulate good deeds by performing a great sacrifice. He announced that after the sacrifice, he would be donating the bulk of his wealth (which was mostly cattle) to learned Brahmanas. The sacrifice was duely performed, but when it became time for the donation, Vajashrava's greed got the better of him. He kept all the healthy cattle for himself and gave away only those that were old and infirm.
(Note: There is an alternate explantation that says that the father of Nachiketa was Uddalaka, who was the son of Aruna, who was the son of Vajabhrava).
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismNachiketa (नचिकेता): Nachiketa was son of a cowherd of the name Vājashrava, who was offered to Yama to find a place in Heaven by his father. Nachiketatas with his wits learnt the wisdom taught by death, found the Brahman and was freed from death.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Na.
Starts with: Nachiketas.
Ends with: Trinachiketa.
Full-text: Trinaciketa, Naciketa, Tapasya, Srinka, Atman.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Nachiketa, Na-chiketa, Nāchiketa; (plurals include: Nachiketas, chiketas, Nāchiketas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Katha Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 1.1.18 < [Adyaya I, Valli I - The story of Vajasravasa]
Verse 1.1.17 < [Adyaya I, Valli I - The story of Vajasravasa]
Verse 1.3.16 < [Adyaya I, Valli III - The parable of the chariot]
Katha Upanishad (by Swami Nirvikarananda)
A Dialouge of Self and Soul < [December 1947]
Gleanings from ‘Triveni’ < [April 1962]
Asidhara: A Study of Maugham's The Razor's Edge < [October 1966]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section IV < [Sabhakriya Parva]
Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Vireshwarananda)
Chapter I, Section III, Adhikarana VII < [Section III]
Chapter I, Section II, Adhikarana II < [Section II]
Chapter I, Section IV, Adhikarana I < [Section IV]
The Garuda Purana (abridged) (by Ernest Wood)