Yuvaka: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Yuvaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Yuvak.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚāktismYuvaka (युवक) refers to a “young man” and represents one of the sixty defects of mantras, according to the 11th century Kulārṇava-tantra: an important scripture of the Kaula school of Śāktism traditionally stated to have consisted of 125.000 Sanskrit verses.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Śrī Devī: “For those who do japa without knowing these defects [e.g., yuvaka—young man], there is no realization even with millions and billions of japa. [...] Oh My Beloved! there are ten processes for eradicating defects in Mantras as described. [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: archive.org: Bulletin of the French School of the Far East (volume 5)Yuvaka (युवक) [?] (in Chinese: Yeou-p'o-kia) is the name of an ancient kingdom associated with Viśākhā or Viśākhānakṣatra, as mentioned in chapter 18 of the Candragarbha: the 55th section of the Mahāsaṃnipāta-sūtra, a large compilation of Sūtras (texts) in Mahāyāna Buddhism partly available in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Chinese.—Chapter 18 deals with geographical astrology and, in conversation with Brahmarāja and others, Buddha explains how he entrusts the Nakṣatras [e.g., Viśākhā] with a group of kingdoms [e.g., Yuvaka] for the sake of protection and prosperity.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryYuvaka (युवक).—A youth, young man.
Derivable forms: yuvakaḥ (युवकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Yuvaka (युवक):—a See [column]3.
2) [from yuvan] b m. a youth, young man, [Śāktānanda-taraṅgiṇī]
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryYuvaka (युवक) [Also spelled yuvak]:—(nm) a youth; youngman; -[yuvatī] young men and women.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusYuvaka (ಯುವಕ):—[noun] a young man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryYuvaka (युवक):—n. young man; youth;
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: Yuvaka-sangathana, Yuvakatva.
Full-text: Bhutiyuvaka, Navayuvaka, Yuvak, Yuvaka-sangathana, Yuvak-sanghathan, Nava, Nav, Vishakha.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Yuvaka; (plurals include: Yuvakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 287 < [Volume 6 (1909)]
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
16. The Marriage ceremony < [Chapter 11 - Social Data]
Glimpses of History of Sanskrit Literature (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Chapter 39 - Change in modern Sanskrit style < [Section 5 - Modern Sanskrit literature]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Oral health survey study on village population w.s.r. to oral hygienic practices < [2013, Issue 4 Jul-Aug]
Discovery of Sanskrit Treasures (seven volumes) (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
3. Camatkara (A Collection of Sanskrit Plays) < [Volume 4 - Modern Sanskrit Literature]