Patrakara, Pātrakara, Patra-kara: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Patrakara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Patrakar.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPātrakara (पात्रकर) refers to “holding vessels in one’s hands” (suitable for the Nīrājana ceremony), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.46 (“The arrival of the bridegroom”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “The delighted Śiva accompanied by His Bhūtas, Gaṇas, gods and others went to the abode of the mountain zealously. Menā, the exquisite beloved of Himācala, got up from her seat and went into the harem along with the women-folk. For the customary Nīrājana (waving of lights) rites of Śiva, the chaste lady came near the entrance with lights and vessels in her hands [e.g., pātrakara] along with womenfolk of the sages. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryPātrakara (पात्रकर) or Pātra-karaka.—or -kāṭaka, see the latter forms.
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
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryPatrakāra (पत्रकार) [Also spelled patrakar]:—(nm) a journalist; pressman; -[śailī] journalese, journalistic style; ~[kāritā] journalism.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Patrakara-samgha, Patrakaraka.
Ends with: Dipapatrakara, Shramajivi-patrakara, Svatantra-patrakara.
Full-text: Patrakaraka, Patrakar, Kara.
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