Alternative spellings of this word include Pranadhik.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Prāṇādhika (प्राणाधिक) refers to “that which is dear than one’s own life”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.10.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“O celestial sage, most excellent among the devotees of Śiva, listen to His glory that sanctifies, renders everything auspicious and increases devotion. Returning to His mountain, Śiva in his excitement caused by his separation from his beloved, remembered Satī, who was dearer to Him than his very life [i.e., prāṇādhika]. Addressing His Gaṇas, He bewailed her and narrated her good qualities heightening love. In this way He showed the way of the world to the people. [...]”.

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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: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Prāṇādhika (प्राणाधिक).—a.

1) dearer than life.

2) superior in strength or vigour.

Prāṇādhika is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms prāṇa and adhika (अधिक).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Prāṇādhika (प्राणाधिक).—adj. dearer than life.

Prāṇādhika is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms prāṇa and adhika (अधिक).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Prāṇādhika (प्राणाधिक).—[adjective] dearer than life.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Prāṇādhika (प्राणाधिक):—[from prāṇa > prān] mf(ā)n. dearer than l° (also priya), [Kathāsaritsāgara]

2) [v.s. ...] superior in vigour, stronger, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]

[Sanskrit to German]

Pranadhika in German

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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 dictionary

Prāṇādhika (प्राणाधिक) [Also spelled pranadhik]:—(a) dearer than life; all in all, beloved.

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Partial matches: Adhika, Prana.

Starts with: Pranadhikapriya.

Full-text: Pranadhik, Adhika.

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