Sutraka, Sūtraka: 7 definitions
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Sutraka means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Sūtraka (सूत्रक) or Brahmasūtraka refers to “(Brahmā’s) thread”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] He is threaded through with Brahmā’s thread beginning with the feet and ending with the sacred seat of (his) face. Brahmā’s thread (brahma-sūtraka) is the Sun and Moon and, beautiful, it is the devoured morsel of the energy of Space. [...]”.
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.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Sūtraka (सूत्रक) refers to one of the various “ornaments for the neck”, classified under the heading Āhārya (“ornaments”), according to the Saṅgītanārāyaṇa (Vol. II, p.482) and the Saṅgītārṇavacandrika (1995: p.219). Puruṣottama Miśrā first makes a general classification of ornaments (āhārya); then he gives the definitions for each along with a few examples. This is followed by the names of ornaments that are to be worn on different body parts. [...] Puruṣottama Miśra lists out all these ornaments [e.g., Sūtraka] and then says that each of these ornaments has been described in detail in the work ‘Kohalīya’. And therefore, he says, he shall not be venturing to do the same for fear that his work will become too unwieldy in size.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Sūtraka (सूत्रक) [=sūtra?] refers to a “thread” (suitable for an enchantment ceremonies), 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 various Nāga-enchantments], “[...] At the time of excessive rain, having enchanted a blue thread (nīla-sūtraka) seven times, seven knots should be made. These overpower excessive rain. [...]”.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
sūtraka (सूत्रक).—a (sūtra S) Unerring, masterly, steady and exact; that works as if by line and rule;--an artist, a workman. 2 Straight, direct, perpendicular, level; i. e. along which a thread or line laid would lie evenly or equally;--a stick, post, wall, road. 3 Freely. Regular, just, right; and hence, pretty, neat &c.
sūtraka (सूत्रक).—a Unerring, steady Straight; regular.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Sūtraka (सूत्रक):—[from sūtr] n. = sūtra, a thread, string etc., [Pāṇini 1-1, 1], [vArttika] 8, [Patañjali]
Sūtraka (सूत्रक):—
1) n. = sūtra
1) [Varāhamihira’s Bṛhajjātaka S. 26, 6.] [Kathāsaritsāgara 37, 110. fg. 153. 71, 55. 276.] —
2) f. sūtrikā Nudel (nach [BÜHLER]) [Pañcatantra 245, 22.] — Vgl. vṛddhasūtraka, uraḥsūtrikā .
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)
Starts with: Sutrakantha, Sutrakara, Sutrakarana, Sutrakarmakrit, Sutrakarman, Sutrakarmavisharada, Sutrakartar, Sutrakartri, Sutrakathi.
Full-text: Hemasutraka, Vriddhasutraka, Parshvasutraka, Kalasutraka, Akshasutraka, Hastasutraka, Brahmasutraka, Nilasutraka, Sutrika, Viravikraya, Susutra, Sutra, Retra, Virakraya, Bhujishya.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Sutraka, Sūtraka; (plurals include: Sutrakas, Sūtrakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 1001-1002 < [Chapter 16 - Examination of the Import of Words]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.7. Various other Waist Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
2.4. Various other Neck Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Military System in Northern India (study) (by Prabhakar Tyagi)
Part 17 - Body Armour (in ancient Indian warfare) < [Chapter 4 - Arms and Armour]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.2.10 < [Part 2 - Ecstatic Expressions (anubhāva)]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 18 - The Superintendent of the Armoury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Studies in Indian Literary History (by P. K. Gode)
3. Date of Sarasvatapradipa of Bhatta Dhaneshvara < [Volume 2 (1954)]