Vikarma, Vikarmā: 3 definitions
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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)
Vikarma (विकर्म) refers to “action that disobeys Vedic injunction; sinful activity”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
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’).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
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.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali 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;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vikarmaka, Vikarmakrit, Vikarmakriya, Vikarman, Vikarmanirata, Vikarmastha.
Full-text: Vikarmakriya, Vikarmakrit, Vikarmastha, Vikarm-kriya, Vikarmanirata, Vikarm, Avirhotra, Pare, Phal, Vayu, Kriya, Stha.
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Search found 17 books and stories containing Vikarma, Vikarmā; (plurals include: Vikarmas, Vikarmās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 2.47 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Verse 4.17 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
Verse 4.21 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
Ramanuja’s Interpretation of the Bhagavad-gita (by Abani Sonowal)
Yogatattva Upanishad (translation and study) (by Sujata Jena)
Part 2.5 - Branches of Yoga—Karmayoga < [Chapter 3 - Yoga Philosophy in Yogatattva Upanisad]
Bhagavad Gita in contemporary perspective (study) (by Tapan Dutta)
Prevention of delusion and egoism < [Chapter 4 - Contemporary relevance of the teachings of the Śrīmadbhagavadgītā]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.13.121 < [Chapter 13 - The Deliverance of Jagāi and Mādhāi]
Verse 2.13.129-130 < [Chapter 13 - The Deliverance of Jagāi and Mādhāi]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.71 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]