Parake, Parāke: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Parake 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryParāke (पराके).—ind. At a distance (Ved).
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 corpusParake (ಪರಕೆ):—
1) [noun] a wishing a person with prosperity, welfare; an asking divine favour for; blessing.
2) [noun] the words or wish of a person who blesses.
3) [noun] a vow or promise undertaken solemnly in the name of a god, saint, etc., in return for a favour wished for.
4) [noun] anything promissed to a god or saint to be presented, in reurn for a favour wished for.
--- OR ---
Parake (ಪರಕೆ):—[noun] a bundle of long, stiff fibres, twigs, etc. (sometimes fastened to a long handle), used for sweeping; a broom.
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: Para-kecarikal, Parakecari, Parakegai, Parakegattu, Parakegodu, Parakegudu, Parakera, Parakesari-kal, Parakesari-kkal, Parakesari-na, Parakeveru, Parakevidi.
Ends with: Taparaku.
Relevant text
Search found 5 books and stories containing Parake, Parāke; (plurals include: Parakes, Parākes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples In Punjai < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples in Uraiyur < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples in Erumbur, Tirunaamnallur and Gramam < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Gudimallam < [Chapter IV - Temples of Vikrama Chola’s Time]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Malatimadhava (study) (by Jintu Moni Dutta)
Part 6.2 - Metres Employed in the Mālatīmādhava < [Chapter 2 - Literary Study of the Mālatīmādhava]