Prayoktavya: 8 definitions
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Prayoktavya means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
In Hinduism
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Prayoktavya (प्रयोक्तव्य) refers to the “administration of food/medicine” (in the treatment of hawks), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the treatment of hawks]: “[...] If the disease is caused by a general wasting of the system, [...] the proper thing to do is [...] to administer the fresh meat of a hen sparrow; or, the flesh of hogs may also be given (prayoktavya) in small quantities according to the strength of the bird; or, the flesh of birds mixed with cow-butter. Warm-water is to be given with discretion, and, after that, water mixed with camphor, from time to time”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgriculturePrayoktavya (प्रयोक्तव्य) refers to “that which should be used everywhere” (as part of an offering ritual), according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [as the Bhagavān teaches the offering of the root spell], “[...] A bell (ghaṇṭā) should be fixed at the top of the jars. Nalada, sarja-resin, olibanum, nakha, nāgapuṣpa and white mustard should be joined with candied sugar. These should be enchanted with the mantra 108 times. Incense should be offered by that. This incense should be used everywhere (prayoktavya). [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPrayoktavya (प्रयोक्तव्य).—mfn.
(-vyaḥ-vyā-vyaṃ) Applicable, suitable, to be applied or employed. E. pra before, yuj to unite, aff. tavya.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryPrayoktavya (प्रयोक्तव्य).—[adjective] = prayojya.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Prayoktavya (प्रयोक्तव्य):—[=pra-yoktavya] a mfn. to be thrown or discharged, [Mahābhārata]
2) [v.s. ...] to be used or employed, applicable, suitable, [ib.; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] to be exhibited or represented, [Mālavikāgnimitra]
4) [v.s. ...] to be uttered or pronounced or recited, [Śikṣā; Śaṃkarācārya]
5) [=pra-yoktavya] b pra-yoga, pra-yojaka See pra-√yuj.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPrayoktavya (प्रयोक्तव्य):—[(vyaḥ-vyā-vyaṃ) a.] Applicable.
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Yoktavya, Pra.
Full-text: Anuprayoktavya, Samprayoktavya, Atibahu, Sthayibhu, Ubhayaniyama, Prakritiniyama, Vacas, Samprayogin, Samprayogika, Apashabda, Apamana, Samprayoga, Raga, Prayoga, Marga.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Prayoktavya, Pra-yoktavya; (plurals include: Prayoktavyas, yoktavyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Malatimadhava (study) (by Jintu Moni Dutta)
Part 1.3c - Raudra Rasa (The Furious Sentiment) < [Chapter 2 - Literary Study of the Mālatīmādhava]
Part 1.3d - Vīra Rasa (The Heroic Sentiment) < [Chapter 2 - Literary Study of the Mālatīmādhava]
Part 1.3e - Adbhuta Rasa (The Marvelous Sentiment) < [Chapter 2 - Literary Study of the Mālatīmādhava]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 2.285 < [Book 2 - Vākya-kāṇḍa]
Manasollasa (study of Arts and Sciences) (by Mahadev Narayanrao Joshi)
3. Art in Vastuvidya or Architecture < [Chapter 4 - Fine arts in Manasollassa]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati performed in Nṛtta < [Chapter 3 - Application of gati in Dṛśya-kāvyas]
Gati used for the delineation of Bhāva and Rasa < [Chapter 3 - Application of gati in Dṛśya-kāvyas]