Pratikshaka, Pratīkṣaka: 7 definitions

Introduction:

Pratikshaka 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.

The Sanskrit term Pratīkṣaka can be transliterated into English as Pratiksaka or Pratikshaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Pratikshaka in Sanskrit glossary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Pratīkṣaka (प्रतीक्षक).—a. Expectant, waiting for.

See also (synonyms): pratīkṣa, pratīkṣin.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Pratīkṣaka (प्रतीक्षक).—mfn.

(-kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) 1. Expecting. 2. Looking at. E. prati before, īkṣ to see, ṇvul aff.

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

Pratīkṣaka (प्रतीक्षक):—[pratī+kṣaka] (kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) a. Expecting.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Pratīkṣaka (प्रतीक्षक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Paḍikkhaa.

[Sanskrit to German]

Pratikshaka in German

context information

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.

Discover the meaning of pratikshaka or pratiksaka in the context of Sanskrit from relevant books on Exotic India

Nepali dictionary

[«previous next»] — Pratikshaka in Nepali glossary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Pratīkṣaka (प्रतीक्षक):—adj. waiting; expecting;

context information

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.

Discover the meaning of pratikshaka or pratiksaka in the context of Nepali from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: