In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Prītikara (प्रीतिकर) refers to “that which is pleasing”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.20 (“The celebration of Gaṇeśa’s marriage”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...]  This narrative is sinless, conducive to glory and enhancer of happiness. It is conducive to longevity and attainment of heaven. It is unequalled and bestows sons and grandsons. It confers salvation and reveals Śiva’s principles. It is pleasing (prītikara) to Pārvatī and Śiva and increases devotion to Śiva. This shall always be heard by devotees and by those who seek liberation and are free from worldly desires. It confers identity with Śiva. It is conducive to welfare and is identical with Śiva himself. [...]”.

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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.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Jainism

Prītikara (प्रीतिकर) refers to a species of Graiveyaka gods, who are in turn a subclass of the Kalpātīta gods, according to Jain cosmological texts in both the Śvetāmbara and Digambara tradition. It is also known by the name Priyaṅkara or Priyaṃkara. The Kalpātīta (those born beyond heavens) represent a sub-species of the Vaimānika gods, which in turn represents the fourth main classification of devas (gods).

The Graiveyakas (e.g., the Prītikaras) do not bind karmans, are 1-sensed class of beings and have an immovable body, warm splendour, cold lustre, animal state of existence, ānupūrvī and āyus.

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

1) Prītikara (प्रीतिकर) refers to one of the Kapis fighting in Rāma’s army, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.7 [The killing of Rāvaṇa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, “[...] When the battle had been going on for a long time, the army of the Rākṣasas was broken by the Vānaras like a forest by winds. [...] [Prītikara, ...] and other Kapis fought with Rākṣasas separately, leaping up and falling down, like cocks fighting with cocks. [...] Then the soldiers of Rāma and Rāvaṇa returned, purifying their own men, killed and unkilled”.

2) Prītikara (प्रीतिकर) is the name of an ancient Teacher, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.8 [The abandonment of Sītā].—Accordingly, “[...] One day Śrīnandana established his son who was a month old on the throne and with his sons became a mendicant under the teacher Prītikara. Śrīnandana went to emancipation and the seven, Surananda, et cetera, acquired the art of flying with their legs through the power of penance. [...]”.

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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

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Prītikara (प्रीतिकर).—a. producing love, kind, agreeable.

Prītikara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms prīti and kara (कर).

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

Prītikara (प्रीतिकर).—mfn.

(-raḥ-rā-raṃ) Pleasing, agreeable to. E. prīti and kara making.

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

Prītikara (प्रीतिकर).—[adjective] causing pleasure.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum

Prītikara (प्रीतिकर) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—Sāmavedaprakāśana. P. 6.
—[commentary] on Ūhagāna, Ūhyagāṇa. Veyadarpaṇa.

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

1) Prītikara (प्रीतिकर):—[=prīti-kara] [from prīti > prī] mfn. causing pleasure to ([compound]), [Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa; Pāṇini 6-2, 15 [Scholiast or Commentator]] (cf. a-p)

2) [v.s. ...] inspiring love or affection, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

3) [v.s. ...] m. Name of two authors, [Catalogue(s)]

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

Prītikara (प्रीतिकर):—[prīti-kara] (raḥ-rī-raṃ) a. Pleasing.

[Sanskrit to German]

Pritikara 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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Priti, Kara.

Starts with: Pritikara avasathi, Pritikarana.

Ends with: Apritikara, Sudarshanapritikara, Supritikara.

Full-text: Apritikara, Sudarshanapritikara, Supritikara, Samaprakashana, Pritikara avasathi, Samadarpana, Kavyajivana, Jayamitra, Surananda, Sarvasundara, Samaveda, Shrinandana, Shritilaka, Shrinanda, Graiveyaka, Priyankara, Urdhvaloka, Dharani, Jayanta, Camara.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Pritikara, Prītikara, Priti-kara, Prīti-kara; (plurals include: Pritikaras, Prītikaras, karas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)

Pasuram 9.10.2 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Malai nanni)]

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 9: Story of the seven ascetic-brothers < [Chapter VIII - The abandonment of Sītā]

Part 32: Description of the Upper World (ūrdhvaloka) < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]

Part 3: War between the Rākṣasas and Vānaras < [Chapter VII - The killing of Rāvaṇa]

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