Vishtikara, Viṣṭikara, Vishti-kara: 3 definitions
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Vishtikara 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.
The Sanskrit term Viṣṭikara can be transliterated into English as Vistikara or Vishtikara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryViṣṭikara (विष्टिकर).—the lord of slaves, of unpaid labourers; Mahābhārata (Bombay) 3.19.73.
Derivable forms: viṣṭikaraḥ (विष्टिकरः).
Viṣṭikara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms viṣṭi and kara (कर).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Viṣṭikara (विष्टिकर):—[=viṣṭi-kara] [from viṣṭi > viṣ] m. the lord of bondsmen or slaves, [Mahābhārata] ([Nīlakaṇṭha])
2) [v.s. ...] = next, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
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Partial matches: Vishti, Kara.
Full-text: Vishtikrit.
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