Saika: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Saika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraSaika (सैक) refers to a “pearls” [?], according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 12), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “I shall now expound about the movements of the Seven Ṛṣis (Saptarṣi), through whom the northern region shines as though bedecked with a pearl necklace [i.e., saika-āvali], like a maiden with a smiling countenance wearing a garland of white lotuses. Or by the direction of her lord—the Pole-Star (Seven Ṛṣis), the northern maiden (quarter) appears to dance round as the Seven Ṛṣis move in their course. I begin to treat of these stars adopting the views of Vṛddha Garga”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossarySaïkā.—(EI 28), Sanskrit śatikā; a levy per one hundred articles; one payable in a hundred articles. Note: saïkā is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySaika (सैक).—a. Added to one, plus one.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionarySaika (सैक):—mfn. added to one, plus one, [Yājñavalkya; Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSaika (ಸೈಕ):—
1) [noun] the quality or state of being straight; straightness.
2) [noun] a proper or good state, stage or condition.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+5): Caikai, Caikatalinkam, Saaikal, Saikada, Saikadvisaptaka, Saikala, Saikala-bisauni, Saikallu, Saikan, Saikane, Saikanta, Saikat, Saikata, Saikatamani, Saikatavat, Saikateshta, Saikateshtha, Saikatika, Saikatin, Saikatini.
Ends with: Mashaika, Satasaika, Varshaika.
Full-text: Saikadvisaptaka, Saikavali.
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section LXIII < [Bhagavat-Gita Parva]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Etiquette < [Chapter 5 - Miscellaneous]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)