Prabodhaka, Prābodhaka: 11 definitions
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Alternative spellings of this word include Prabodhak.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPrabodhaka (प्रबोधक) refers to “one who awakens (his disciples)”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “One should make an effort to seek a teacher who brings about eternal bliss and awakens (prabodhaka) (his disciples) to what is beneficial. (The true teacher is) is fortunate and pleasing to see. He behaves well, as does one from an auspicious caste, and he is born in an auspicious country. He possesses knowledge and wisdom and is skillful in everything. [...]”.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPrabodhaka (प्रबोधक).—A minstrel whose duty it is to wake the king, bard.
Derivable forms: prabodhakaḥ (प्रबोधकः).
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Prābodhaka (प्राबोधक).—
1) Dawn, daybreak.
2) A minstrel whose duty it is to wake the king in the morning by singing appropriate songs.
Derivable forms: prābodhakaḥ (प्राबोधकः).
See also (synonyms): prābodhika.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryPrābodhaka (प्राबोधक).—or prāvodhika prābodhika (vv. rr.), i. e. prabodha + ka or ika, m. Dawn.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryPrabodhaka (प्रबोधक).—[adjective] awakening.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Prabodhaka (प्रबोधक):—[=pra-bodhaka] [from pra-bodha > pra-budh] mfn. awakening, causing to open or blossom, [Subhāṣitāvali]
2) [v.s. ...] m. a minstrel whose duty is to wake the king, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] m. (ifc.) = bodha, understanding, intelligence (e.g. sukha-prabodhaka f. ikā, of easy intelligence id est. easily intelligible, [Catalogue(s)])
4) Prābodhaka (प्राबोधक):—[=prā-bodhaka] [from prā] m. = (and [varia lectio] for) pra-b, a minstrel employed to wake the king in the morning, [Rāmāyaṇa]
5) [v.s. ...] = next, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Prabodhaka (प्रबोधक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Pabohaya.
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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 dictionaryPrabodhaka (प्रबोधक) [Also spelled prabodhak]:—(nm) one who (or that which) rouses (from slumber), one who (or that which) enlightens; a mentor, preceptor.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPrabōdhaka (ಪ್ರಬೋಧಕ):—[adjective] waking up; arousing; enlightening.
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Prabōdhaka (ಪ್ರಬೋಧಕ):—[noun] = ಪ್ರಬೋಧ - [prabodha -] 4 & 5.
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 DictionaryPrabodhaka (प्रबोधक):—adj. 1. awakening; bringing one to consciousness; 2. giving knowledge; enlightening;
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)
Partial matches: Pra, Bodhaka.
Starts with: Prabodhakadambari.
Full-text: Sukhaprabodhaka, Prabodhak, Pabohaya, Nashtoddishtaprabodhakadhrauvapadatika, Prabodhika.
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