Hemaka: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Hemaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexHemaka (हेमक).—A Nāga in the third Talam or Vitalam (vā. p.)*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 20. 29; Vāyu-purāṇa 50. 28.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsHemaka (हेमक) is another name for Somaka: a demon from Kṛtayuga times, as discussed in chapter 2 of the Bhāradvājasaṃhitā or “Bhāradvāja-kaṇva-saṃhitā”: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 230 ślokas mainly concerned with basic details concerning temple construction and icon consecration.—Accordingly, Kaṇva asks about the origin of the Pāñcarātra system. Bharadvāja tells the following story: in Kṛtayuga-times the demon Somaka [v.l. Hemaka, Dānava] stole the Vedas and all creation was in turmoil because creatures no longer knew how to perform their ritual obligations. [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesOne of the Bavaris disciples. He went to the Buddha, asked questions, and became an arahant (SN.vs.1006, 1084-7).
In the time of Piyadassi Buddha he was an ascetic, named Anoma, and offered the Buddha a seat of jewels. Ap.ii.352f.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryHemaka (हेमक).—Gold.
Derivable forms: hemakam (हेमकम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryHemaka (हेमक).—[hema + ka] (n.), Gold, [Rāmāyaṇa] 3, 49, 20.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryHemaka (हेमक).—[neuter] gold.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Hemaka (हेमक):—[from heman] n. gold, [Rāmāyaṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] a piece of gold (in sa-h), [Kathāsaritsāgara]
3) [v.s. ...] Name of a forest, [Catalogue(s)]
4) [v.s. ...] of a Daitya (?), [Viṣṇu-purāṇa]
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Hemaka Puccha, Hemakaksha, Hemakakshya, Hemakalasha, Hemakamala, Hemakamkoshtha, Hemakamkushtha, Hemakampana, Hemakandala, Hemakanta, Hemakantha, Hemakanthi, Hemakanti, Hemakara, Hemakara maithila, Hemakaraka, Hemakarika, Hemakartar, Hemakartri.
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Full-text: Hemaka Puccha, Sahemaka, Somaka, Danava, Anoma.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Hemaka; (plurals include: Hemakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.2. Materials (b): Pearl < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 20 - Description of the netherworlds (pātāla) < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXIX - Tests of Pearls < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter LXXXVII - Enumeration of the names of fourteen Manus and of the Devas and Saptarsis < [Agastya Samhita]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (41): Mogharāja Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]