Satkula, Sat-kula, Shatkula: 8 definitions
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Satkula 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSatkula (सत्कुल) refers to a “good family”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.12:—“[...] the life as a human being is very difficult to obtain among all living beings. O devas, O sages, a life in a good family (satkula) is still more difficult. After obtaining the still more difficult birth in a brahmin family of good conduct on account of great merits one shall perform rites assigned to propitiate Śiva. No one shall transgress duties assigned to his caste. Charitable gifts and sacred rites shall be performed to the extent of one’s capacity and affluence”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Satkula (सत्कुल) refers to a “good family”, according to Sāhib Kaul’s Śārikāstrotra.—Accordingly, “[...] He is born in a good family (satkula), his mother is blessed, and he receives good wishes. He knows everything about [Śārikā,] the beloved of Śiva, who has fathomed true knowledge through devotion. My devotion to you nourishes me every day, as the rise of the full moon always nourishes the ocean. On account of the true affluence of victorious devotion to you I even ignore the excellent Lakṣmī. [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySatkula (सत्कुल).—a good or noble family.
Satkula is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms sat and kula (कुल).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySatkula (सत्कुल).—1. [neuter] a good or noble race.
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Satkula (सत्कुल).—2. [adjective] sprung from a noble race.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ṣāṭkula (षाट्कुल):—mfn. = ṣaṭsu kuleṣu bhavaḥ, [Patañjali on Pāṇini 4-1, 88.]
2) Satkula (सत्कुल):—[=sat-kula] [from sat] n. a good or noble family, [Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa; Kathāsaritsāgara; Śārṅgadhara-paddhati]
3) [v.s. ...] mfn. belonging to a g° or n° f° (-tā f., [Sāhitya-darpaṇa]), [Kāmandakīya-nītisāra]
[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 corpusSatkula (ಸತ್ಕುಲ):—
1) [noun] a good, noble family or lineage.
2) [noun] a boy or man of noble birth.
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Satkuḷa (ಸತ್ಕುಳ):—[noun] = ಸತ್ಕುಲ [satkula].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySatkula (सत्कुल):—n. a good clan or family; a family of good people;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Satkulaja, Satkulaje, Satkulaprasuta, Satkulaprasute, Satkulata, Satkulate, Satkulavamta.
Full-text: Satkulata, Satkulaja, Satkulaprasuta, Satkulavamta, Satkulodbhava, Satkulina, Sat.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 8 - The Glory of Someśvara (Soma-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 241 - Characteristics of a Good Śūdra < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.10.100 < [Chapter 10 - Conclusion of the Lord’s Mahā-prakāśa Pastimes]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 4 - The impermanence of the Vessel and Contents < [B. The extended explanation]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)