Vantaka, Vaṇṭaka, Vamtaka: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Vantaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryVaṇṭaka.—(EI 9, 13), a share. Note: vaṇṭaka 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvaṇṭaka : (nt.) a stalk.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVaṇṭaka, (adj: ) (-°) (vaṇṭa+ka) having a stalk; a° not fastened on stalks J. V, 203. (Page 596)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVaṇṭaka (वण्टक).—[vaṇṭ-ghañ svārthe ka]
1) Dividing, distributing.
2) A distributor.
3) A part, portion, share.
Derivable forms: vaṇṭakaḥ (वण्टकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVaṇṭaka (वण्टक).—m.
(-kaḥ) 1. A part, a portion, a share. 2. A distributer. 3. Distributing. E. vaṭi to divide, ghañ, and kan affs.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVaṇṭaka (वण्टक).—[vaṇṭa + ka], m. A part.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vaṇṭaka (वण्टक):—[from vaṇṭ] m. a portion, share, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] dividing, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
3) [v.s. ...] an apportioner, distributer, [ib.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVaṇṭaka (वण्टक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. A share.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Vaṇṭaka (वण्टक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Vaṃṭaga.
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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 corpusVaṃṭaka (ವಂಟಕ):—
1) [noun] a dividing or being divided.
2) [noun] he who divides; a divider.
3) [noun] a part or portion of a whole; a share.
4) [noun] an unmarried man; a bachelor.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vamtakari, Vantakasava.
Ends with: Anacaravamtaka, Ashvantaka, Avantaka, Bhavantaka, Devantaka, Hridvantaka, Jivantaka, Kavantaka, Sarvantaka, Talavantaka, Tungavantaka, Yavantaka.
Full-text: Hridvantaka, Vamtaga, Tungavantaka, Talavrindaka.
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