Posaka, Poshaka, Posāka: 16 definitions
Introduction:
Posaka means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, 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 Poshak.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsPoṣaka (पोषक) refers to “shining (in the darkness of wrongs)” [?], according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “It is not possible to speak directly about the nature of which [doctrine] with those who have adopted a heterodox teaching. Hence, that [doctrine] is spoken about with them through the sacred texts which are shining in the darkness of wrongs (hiṃsākṣa-poṣaka—hiṃsākṣapoṣakaiḥ śāstraiḥ). The wishing gem, divine treasure, cow of heaven, [and] wishing trees along with Lakṣmī—I think these are servants existing from ancient times of the doctrine”.
Source: academia.edu: Rare Sanskrit Words from the Commentary on the Bṛhat-kalpa-bhāṣyaPosaka (पोसक) refers to the “anus”.—In his publication for the Journal of Jaina Studies, Yutaka Kawasaki collected in a non-definite list several rare Sanskrit words (e.g., posaka) from Malayagiri’s and Kṣemakīrti’s commentaries on the Bṛhatkalpabhāṣya: a 6th century commentary on monastic discipline authored by Svetambara Jain exegete Saṅghadāsa.—(Cf. Posa)
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryposaka : (adj.) feeding; nourishing; one who brings up.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPosaka, (adj.) (fr. posa2) nourishing, feeding A. I, 62, 132= It. 110 (āpādaka+); f. °ikā a nurse, a female attendant Vin. II, 289 (āpādikā+). (Page 475)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarypōśāka (पोशाक) [or ख, kha].—or ga m ( P) Apparel or garments, esp. fine clothes or gay attire. pō0 karaṇēṃ To dress up one's person finely.
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pōṣaka (पोषक).—a (S) That nourishes, cherishes, supports.
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pōṣāka (पोषाक) [or ख, kha].—or ga & pōṣākī or khī or gī See pōśāka & pōśākī.
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pōsakā (पोसका) [or गा, gā].—a (pōsaṇēṃ) Adopted; a foster-child.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishpōśāka (पोशाक).—
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pōṣaka (पोषक).—a That nourishes, cherishes.
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pōṣāka (पोषाक).—
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pōsakā (पोसका).—
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 dictionaryPoṣaka (पोषक).—One who maintains or nourishes, a supporter.
Derivable forms: poṣakaḥ (पोषकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryPoṣaka (पोषक).—i. e. puṣ + aka, m. 1. One who nourishes, Mahābhārata 2, 2123. 2. A breeder, a keeper, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 3, 162.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryPoṣaka (पोषक).—[feminine] ṣikā nourishing, breeding, keeping.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Poṣaka (पोषक):—[from poṣa] mf(ikā)n. nourishing, feeding, a nourisher, supporter, breeder, keeper, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] (ifc.) subsisting on or by, [Harivaṃśa]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Poṣaka (पोषक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Posaga.
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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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Pośāka (पोशाक) [Also spelled poshak]:—(nf) clothes, dress, attire, raiment; accoutrements.
2) Poṣaka (पोषक) [Also spelled poshak]:—(nm) fosterer, one who rears/brings up, nourisher; protector; supporter; hence ~[tā] (nf).
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPōṣaka (ಪೋಷಕ):—
1) [adjective] protecting; shielding.
2) [adjective] fostering; bringing up.
3) [adjective] helping to grow.
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Pōṣaka (ಪೋಷಕ):—
1) [noun] that which protects or shields.
2) [noun] he who protects or shields; a guardian.
3) [noun] a man who fosters, brings up another.
4) [noun] a man who helps another, an organisation, society, etc. develop.
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Pōṣāka (ಪೋಷಾಕ):—[noun] = ಪೋಷಾಕು [poshaku].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Poṣaka (पोषक):—n. vegetable or meat that nourishes; adj. nutritious; nourishing; fostering;
2) Posāka (पोसाक):—n. clothes; dress; garment;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pocakam, Posaka-khana, Posakannada, Poshakan, Poshakapatti.
Ends with: Ashvaposhaka, Javaiposhaka, Kotavaliposhaka, Kshudhaposhaka, Matuposaka, Mayuraposhaka, Mima-posaka, Pariposhaka, Rayahposhaka, Rayasposhaka, Sadetina Poshaka, Samuposhaka, Shvaposhaka, Striposhaka, Tayari-posaka, Udaraposhaka, Utaraposhaka, Vrittiposhaka.
Full-text (+16): Purvapush, Posaka-khana, Pariposhaka, Apayaka, Matami, Posaga, Poshak, Shvaposhaka, Abhipushta, Rayahposhaka, Abhipusht, Ashvaposhaka, Poshakku, Utaraposhaka, Mayuraposhaka, Vrittiposhaka, Poshakan, Hastinika, Poshaki, Darshani.
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