Namadharaka, Nāmadhāraka, Naman-dharaka: 9 definitions
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Namadharaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNāmadhāraka (नामधारक) refers to “bearing a name”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “The Great Seat originated, O mistress of the heroes, where the Flower originated from our union . It is the middle (seat) and is located in the centre. O beloved, accompanied by its own energy, it is called the Flower. O supreme mistress, it is said to be the pervasive lord of the sacred seat who, in the aforementioned First Seat, bears (his) own name (svasaṃjñā-nāmadhāraka). O Rudrā, O supreme Goddess, one should know that he is (thus) endowed with his own power”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarynāmadhāraka (नामधारक).—a (S) One that seeks salvation by constant recitation of the names or name of the Deity. Ex. taralē tarati hā bharavasā || nāmadhārakācā ṭhasā ||. 2 also nāmadhārī a (S) Renowned; bearing a name. 3 Titular, nominal, having only the name (of a possession enjoyed or a business conducted by others). 4 Having the same name as (another). 5 Having only the name and character of. Ex. hā nā0 śāstrī āhē.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishnāmadhāraka (नामधारक).—a nāmadhārī a Renowned. Titu- lar, nominal. Having only the name and character of.
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 dictionaryNāmadhāraka (नामधारक).—a. bearing only the name, in name only, nominal; (tathā) अर्थेन विहीनोऽत्र पुरुषो नामधारकः (arthena vihīno'tra puruṣo nāmadhārakaḥ) Pañcatantra (Bombay) 2.84.
Nāmadhāraka is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nāman and dhāraka (धारक). See also (synonyms): nāmadhārin.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryNāmadhāraka (नामधारक).—[adjective] bearing (only) the name of, i.e. being only by name ([nominative]).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryNāmadhāraka (नामधारक):—[=nāma-dhāraka] mfn. bearing only the name of ([nominative case]), [Pañcatantra ii, 91.]
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNāmadhāraka (ನಾಮಧಾರಕ):—[adjective] in name only, not in fact.
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Nāmadhāraka (ನಾಮಧಾರಕ):—[noun] a man who has a well-meaning or pompous adjectival appellation without having any relevance to his real being.
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)
Partial matches: Nama, Dharaka.
Full-text: Namvadharaka, Namadharin, Dharaka, Nama.
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