Vikarma, Vikarmā: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Vikarma 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.

In Hinduism

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)

Vikarma (विकर्म) refers to “action that disobeys Vedic injunction; sinful activity”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Vikarma (ವಿಕರ್ಮ):—

1) [adjective] not having, not bound by, not affected by action.

2) [adjective] acting, behaving in an illegal, immoral or unethical manner.

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Vikarma (ವಿಕರ್ಮ):—

1) [noun] different type or class of action or deed.

2) [noun] an illegal, immoral or unethical action or deed.

3) [noun] the action or deed of previous life, affecting (the person concerned) in the present life.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

1) Vikarma (विकर्म):—n. 1. an unlawful or prohibited act; an impious act; 2. various tasks; 3. an illegal act; irreligious conduct;

2) Vikarmā (विकर्मा):—adj. impious; irreligious;

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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.

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