Taras: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Taras means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramTaras (तरस्) refers to “quickly (catching a fish)”, according to verse 11.39-45 of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] O beloved, having quickly (taras) caught that fish with the net of Śakti, the lord of Siddhas will study (the scripture) in the belly of that fish. Practicing (the teachings) of the book in the middle of that (fish), he (will become) powerful. He will see (reality) once seen that unique and excellent teaching”.
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 dictionaryTaras (तरस्).—a. Ved. [तॄ-करणादौ असुन् (tṝ-karaṇādau asun)] Quick, energetic. -n.
1) Speed, velocity.
2) Vigour, strength, energy; कैलास- नाथं तरसा जिगीषुः (kailāsa- nāthaṃ tarasā jigīṣuḥ) R.5.28;11.77; Śiśupālavadha 9.72.
3) A bank, a place of crossing.
4) A float, raft; बृहस्पतिस्तर आपश्च गृध्रः (bṛhaspatistara āpaśca gṛdhraḥ) Ṛgveda 1.19.7.
5) A monkey.
6) A disease.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryTaras (तरस्).—n.
(-raḥ) 1. Speed, velocity. 2. Strength. 3. A bank. 4. A float, a raft. E. tṝ to go, to go quick, &c. asun aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryTaras (तरस्).—i. e. tṛ10 + as, 1. Speed (ved.). 2. Energy, [Rāmāyaṇa] 5, 77, 18. 3. Strength, [Raghuvaṃśa, (ed. Stenzler.)] 11, 77. Instr. ºsā, adv. Speedily, [Hiḍimbavadha] 4, 2.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryTaras (तरस्).—1. [neuter] speed, energy, efficacy, strength; ferry, raft. Instr. speedily, quickly, violently.
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Taras (तरस्).—2. [adjective] rash, energetic.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Taras (तरस्):—[from tara] a n. rapid progress, velocity, strength, energy, efficacy, [Ṛg-veda; Mahābhārata xii, 5172; Rāmāyaṇa v, 77, 18; Raghuvaṃśa xi, 77]
2) [v.s. ...] a ferry, [Ṛg-veda i, 190, 7]
3) [v.s. ...] ([figuratively]), [v, 54, 15; Atharva-veda x, 10, 24]
4) [v.s. ...] a symbolical Name of the stoma of the gods, [Tāṇḍya-brāhmaṇa viii, xi, xv]
5) [v.s. ...] a bank, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] = plava-ga, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) [from tara] mfn. quick, energetic, [Sāma-veda i, 4, 2, 4, 1.]
8) b ras See [column]1.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryTaras (तरस्):—(raḥ) 5. n. Speed; strength; a bank; a float, a raft.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Taras (तरस्) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Tara.
[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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryTaras in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) compassion, pity; —[khana] to pity..—taras (तरस) is alternatively transliterated as Tarasa.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+26): Tarasa, Tarasagadatta, Tarasagandhya, Tarasahasranaman, Tarasahastranaman, Tarasahastranamastotra, Tarasalem, Tarasamaya, Tarasana, Tarasanem, Tarasant, Tarasapurodasha, Tarasara, Tarasarika, Tarasaropanishad, Tarasat, Tarash, Tarashadanganyasa, Tarashadja, Tarashankha.
Ends with: Antaras, Devataras, Gunavataras, Revottaras, Uttaras.
Full-text (+43): Tarasa, Tarasvin, Tarasvat, Taromat, Tara, Devataras, Daivatarasa, Tarasana, Tarasmant, Tiras, Dakshapitri, Abhratri, Siddharaj, Apurva, Pustakabhyasa, Jamatri, Sukhasadhana, Sitavijayatara, Sitavijaya, Humsvara.
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Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Scultures of Buddhist Goddesses (1): Tara < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]
Scultures of Dhyani-Buddha < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 4 - Country of Nu-chih-kien (Nujkend) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Chapter 5 - Country of Che-shi (Chaj or Tashkand) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Chapter 3 - Country of Poh-luh-kia (Baluka or Aksu) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
The View From the Center (by Ajahn Amaro)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)