Padakamala, Pada-kamala, Pādakamala: 4 definitions
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Padakamala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPadakamala (पदकमल) refers to “lotus-like feet”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.6 (“The miraculous feat of Kārttikeya”).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin named Nārada said to Kumāra (Kārttikeya): “[...] If you are the protector with efficient honour what harm can an opponent do even if he be strong and efficient and protected on either side? What harm can even Takṣaka or even a carnivorous animal do unto him. Even the preceptor of the gods cannot eulogise you adequately. Then tell me, how can I a foolish and wretched creature? O Skanda, pure or impure, noble or ignoble, of whatever nature I be, I pray unto the dust of your lotus-like feet (padakamala). [...]”.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsPadakamala (पदकमल) refers to “lotus feet”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “The thirty gods, whose heads are bowed, bow down to the line of lotus feet [com.—padakamala-rekhā—‘the row of lotus feet’] of those whose hearts have become a refuge only for the doctrine. That very same doctrine, which is devoted to the helpless, is a preceptor and a friend, and the doctrine is a master and a brother. It is a protector without a motive”.
Synonyms: Pādarājīva.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPadakamala (पदकमल).—a lotus-like foot.
Derivable forms: padakamalam (पदकमलम्).
Padakamala is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms pada and kamala (कमल). See also (synonyms): padābja, padāmbhoja, padāravinda, padapaṅkaja, padapadma.
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Padakamala (पदकमल).—lotus-like foot.
Derivable forms: padakamalam (पदकमलम्).
Padakamala is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms pada and kamala (कमल).
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Pādakamala (पादकमल).—a lotus-like foot.
Derivable forms: pādakamalam (पादकमलम्).
Pādakamala is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms pāda and kamala (कमल). See also (synonyms): pādāravinda, pādapaṅkaja, pādapadma.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryPadakamala (पदकमल):—[=pada-kamala] [from pada > pad] n. a lotus-like foot, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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)
Partial matches: Pada, Kamala, Pata.
Full-text: Padaravinda, Padambhoja, Padabja, Padapankaja, Padapadma, Padarajiva, Rekha, Pad, Pada.
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