Vaṇikpatha, Vanikpatha, Vanij-patha: 6 definitions
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Vaṇikpatha 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Vaṇikpatha (वणिक्पथ).—Attained salvation by satsaṅga.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa XI. 12. 6; Vāyu-purāṇa 62. 172.
1b) First introduced by Pṛthu for commerce;1 not known in Puṣkaradvīpa; unknown on earth at one time.2
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryVaṇik-patha.—‘trade-route’; a revenue term. See Ghoshal, H. Rev. Syst., pp. 79-80. Note: vaṇik-patha 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 dictionaryVaṇikpatha (वणिक्पथ).—
1) trade, traffic; वैदेहकानां स्त्रीकार्यं मागधानां वणिक्पथः (vaidehakānāṃ strīkāryaṃ māgadhānāṃ vaṇikpathaḥ) Manusmṛti 1.47.
2) a merchant; Bhāgavata 11.12.6.
3) a merchants's shop, a stall.
4) the sign Libra of the zodiac.
Derivable forms: vaṇikpathaḥ (वणिक्पथः).
Vaṇikpatha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms vaṇij and patha (पथ).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVaṇikpatha (वणिक्पथ).—[masculine] = [preceding] (a merchant’s way).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vaṇikpatha (वणिक्पथ):—[=vaṇik-patha] [from vaṇik > vaṇij] m. ‘m°’s path’, trade, traffic, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] a m°’s shop, [Śiśupāla-vadha; Rājataraṅgiṇī]
3) [v.s. ...] a m°, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
4) [v.s. ...] the zodiacal sign Libra, [ib.]
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Partial matches: Vanij, Patha, Pata, Patta.
Full-text: Vanikapatam, Vaṇippattha, Vaninmarga, Vaniryatha, Strikarya, Magadha.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 1.90 < [Section LVII - Distribution of Functions among the several castes, part 3: of the Vaiśya]
Verse 10.47 < [Section IV - Occupations of the Mixed Castes]
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Subjects studied in the Sūtra Period < [Chapter 5 - Subjects studied in the Vedic and Buddhist period]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 6 - The Business of Collection of Revenue by the Collector-General < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
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