Shravak, Śravak: 2 definitions
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Shravak 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 Śravak can be transliterated into English as Sravak or Shravak, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsŚravak (श्रवक्):—Extract resembling button shaped balls
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryShravak is another spelling for श्रावक [śrāvaka].—n. 1. a hearer; 2. a pupil; a disciple; 3. a class of Buddhist saints or votaries; 4. a Buddhist votary in general; those who follow (Theravada) and eventually become arhats (अर्हत् [arhat] ) as a result of listening to the buddhas and following their teachings; 5. heretic; 6. a crow;
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 (+6): Shravaka, Shravakabhashita, Shravakabhumi, Shravakabodhi, Shravakabrata, Shravakacara, Shravakadharma, Shravakajana, Shravakajnana, Shravakakritya, Shravakamani, Shravakan, Shravakaniyama, Shravakanushthanavidhi, Shravakapratikramana, Shravakapratikramanasutra, Shravakaradhana, Shravakasamgha, Shravakatana, Shravakaticara.
Ends with: Parishravak.
Full-text: Rajagriha.
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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Six Avasyakas (essentials) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 5.1 - The main Twelve Angas < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Jainism in ancient Bengal during the early medieval period < [Chapter 3 - Historical Background of Jainism in Ancient Bengal]