Dharmakriya, Dharma-kriya, Dharmakriyā: 8 definitions
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Dharmakriya 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsDharmakriyā (धर्मक्रिया) refers to a “religious ritual”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala, Ṣaṭka 1 verse 13.3–18::—Accordingly, “[...] The lokadharmadīkṣā is a Śaiva ritual (dharmakriyā—śivadharmakriyā) [and therefore] proceeds contrary to established [practice] (i.e. the Brahmanical order), but also conforms to worldly religion. Either [the Ācārya] should purify all [karma] or only not purify the dharma (i.e. the auspicious karma); [then the initiate] is dedicated to [the accumulation of] dharma through mundane observances, and having enjoyed this [dharma] he proceeds to liberation. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDharmakriyā (धर्मक्रिया).—
1) any act of duty or religion, any moral or religious observance, a religious act or rite.
2) virtuous conduct.
Dharmakriyā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dharma and kriyā (क्रिया). See also (synonyms): dharmakārya.
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Dharmakriyā (धर्मक्रिया).—any act of religion, any moral or religious rite.
Dharmakriyā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dharma and kriyā (क्रिया). See also (synonyms): dharmakṛtya.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDharmakriyā (धर्मक्रिया).—f. observance of duties, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 12, 31. Niṣkriya, i. e.
Dharmakriyā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dharma and kriyā (क्रिया).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryDharmakriyā (धर्मक्रिया).—[feminine] = dharmakārya.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDharmakriyā (धर्मक्रिया):—[=dharma-kriyā] [from dharma > dhara] f. observance of duties, pious work, righteous conduct, [Manu-smṛti; Varāha-mihira; Kāmandakīya-nītisāra; Śakuntalā]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDharmakriyā (धर्मक्रिया):—[dharma-kriyā] (yā) 1. f. Piety.
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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.
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Partial matches: Kriya, Tarma, Dharma.
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Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Sanskrit and English) (by Saradaranjan Ray)
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Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
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