Shrikara, Shri-kara, Śrīkara: 20 definitions

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Shrikara means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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 Śrīkara can be transliterated into English as Srikara or Shrikara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra

1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—The Sanskrit name for a classification of a ‘temple’, according to the Suprabhedāgama, which describes a list of 13 types. This list represents the earliest form of the classification of temples in the South Indian Vāstuśāstra literature. The name is also mentioned in the Īśānaśivagurudevapaddhati which features a list of 52 temple types. This list represents the classification of temples in South-India.

2) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) refers to a variety of prāsāda (‘superstructure’, or, upper storey of any building), according to the Mayamata (5th-century guidebook on Dravidian architecture). It is part of the Ekatala (one-storey) group of prāsādas.

The Śrīkara variety has the following specifications and decorative motif components:

Number of talas (levels): 1;
Shape of grīva (neck) and śikhara (head): Square;
Number of śālas: 4 (bhadras);

3) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) also refers to a category of gopura, which is the “tower” built above the gateway of a house, palace or Buddhist monastery.

4) Śrīkara (श्रीकर, “acquiring wealth”) refers to one of the twelve effects of āya (“profit”), according to the Mānasāra. Āya is the first of the āyādiṣaḍvarga, or “six principles” that constitute the “horoscope” of an architectural or iconographic object. Their application is intended to “verify” the measurements of the architectural and iconographic object against the dictates of astrology that lay out the conditions of auspiciousness.

The particular āya (e.g., śrīkara) of all architectural and iconographic objects (settlement, building, image) must be calculated and ascertained. This process is based on the principle of the remainder. An arithmetical formula to be used in each case is stipulated, which engages one of the basic dimensions of the object (breadth, length, or perimeter/circumference). The twelve effects of āya may all be assumed as auspicious.

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (vastu)

1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) refers to one of the fifty-two varieties of Temples (prāsāda), as discussed in chapter 8 (Kriyāpāda) of the Padmasaṃhitā: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter—jñāna, yoga, kriyā and caryā) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [prāsāda-bheda]:—This is ostensibly a highly technical chapter on varieties of vimāna-types. There are 52 varieties of vimānas mentioned [e.g., Śrīkara] based on differences of tāla-measurements and adhiṣṭhāna-basements; but the treatment upon examination gives only the most superficial of distinctions between one type and another.

2) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) refers to one of the seventeen kinds of temples (prāsāda) mentioned in in chapter 9 of the Śrīpraśnasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 5500 Sanskrit verses covering a number of subjects ranging from selecting a temple site through building and furnishing it to sanctifying and maintaining worship in the sacred complex.—Description of the chapter [prāsāda-bhedādayaḥ]: Śrī asks Viṣṇu to tell her about the different types of temples. He says he can only give a few of these now. He then names and identifies 17 types of vimāna-constructions [e.g., Śrīkara]. [...]

Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and Rauravāgama

Śrīkara (श्रीकर) refers to “- 1. n. of a type of flag § 4.20. - 2. n. of a type of marquee § 3.19.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

Shilpashastra (iconography)

Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstra

Śrīkara (श्रीकर) is a variety of adhiṣṭhāna (‘pedestal’), according to the Kāśyapaśilpa. The word adhiṣṭhāna refers to the ‘pedestal’ or ‘base’ on which a structure is built. Śrīkara is classified under its parent group named pratibandha.

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Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: Wisdom Library: Pancaratra (Samhita list)

1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) is the name of an ancient Pāñcarātra Saṃhitā mentioned in the Padmasaṃhitā: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter—jñāna, yoga, kriyā and caryā) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—[Cf. Jñānapāda chapter 1, verses 99-114]—First is explained the folly of following more than one Saṃhitā for a single series of rituals. Then the names of the 108 Tantras of the Pāñcarātra corpus are named [e.g., Śrīkara]. Even those who repeat these 108 titles will gain salvation.

2) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) or Śrīkarasaṃhitā is also mentioned in the Viśvāmitrasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2600 Sanskrit verses covering topics such as initiation (dīkṣā) and the construction, decoration and consecration of temples and icons, as well as routines of regular and special worship cycles.—

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) or Śrīkaramantra is the name of Mantra (employed in routines undertaken in order to gain desired ends), as discussed in chapters 15-16 of the Paramasaṃhitā: one of the older texts of the Pāñcarātra canon consisting of over 2100 verses in 31 chapters which, being encyclopedic in scope, deals with philosophy, worship routines, mantras, initiation, social behavior, temple-building, etc.—Accordingly, Parama explains ways and means by which a man may achieve certain ends through his worship. [...] [In chapter 16]—Parama offers to give some especially potent mantras, by meditation on which a man can achieve the ends he desires (kāmya). The mantras given are [e.g., the 8-syllable Śrīkara-mantra] [...]

2) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) or Śrīkaramudrā refers to one of the Mudrās (gestures) discussed in chapter 31 of the Mārkaṇḍeyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2200 Sanskrit verses mainly dealing with temple-building, iconography, pūjā (worship procedures), utsava (festivities) and prāyaścitta (expiatory measures).—Description of chapter [mudrā-vidhāna]: As a part of worship [pūjāṅga], it is ordained in the śāstras that certain mudrā-gestures be done to please the gods (1). The ones listed and described are [e.g., Śrīkara-mudrā] [...]. When some of these are to be used in the worship of God is given (49b-58).

Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (pancaratra)

Śrīkara (श्रीकर) or Śrīkarasaṃhitā is the name of a Vaiṣṇava Āgama scripture, classified as a tāmasa type of the Muniprokta group of Pāñcarātra Āgamas. The vaiṣṇavāgamas represent one of the three classes of āgamas (traditionally communicated wisdom).—Texts of the Pāñcara Āgamas are divided in to two sects. It is believed that Lord Vāsudeva revealed the first group of texts which are called Divya and the next group is called Muniprokta which are further divided in to three viz. a. Sāttvika. b. Rājasa. c. Tāmasa (e.g., Śrīkara-saṃhitā).

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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.

Nyaya (school of philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: A study of Nyāya-vaiśeṣika categories

Śrīkara (श्रीकर) is the name of an undatable writer of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika system.—Two other authors discovered by Thākur are Vidyādhara Miśra and Śrīkara. All of them are Vaiśeṣikas. (cf. Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, Vol. II, p.685)

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Nyaya (न्याय, nyaya) refers to a school of Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. The Nyaya philosophy is known for its theories on logic, methodology and epistemology, however, it is closely related with Vaisheshika in terms of metaphysics.

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: MDPI Books: The Ocean of Heroes

Śrīkāra (श्रीकार) refers to the “letter śrī” (of the word śrīheruka) and symbolically refers to the “non-dual consciousness”, according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, “[...] (The meaning of the letter śrī, i.e., the non-dual consciousness—) The letter śrī [e.g., śrīkāra] is the meaning of every originated being. [Every originated being is] known to be external and internal, and both of these [external and internal aspects] are [present as assuming] the form [in terms] of the conventional [truth]. The ultimate [truth] is what is at the end of the pleasure. The syllable letter śrī is also explained by evam and others [that are] non-dual. [...]”.

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Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Śrīkāra.—(LP), recognition by writing. Note: śrīkāra is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

śrīkāra (श्रीकार).—m The word śrī written at the top of a book, letter, or other piece of writing as an invocation to Gaṇesha. 2 Amongst clothiers and others. The direction or mark written on a piece of goods. 3 Laxly. The heading of an account or other paper.

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śrīkāra (श्रीकार).—a Opulent or substantial; flourishing, thriving, reputable;--as a merchant or tradesman.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Śrīkara (श्रीकर).—an epithet of Viṣṇu.

-ram the red lotus.

Derivable forms: śrīkaraḥ (श्रीकरः).

Śrīkara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms śrī and kara (कर).

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Śrīkāra (श्रीकार).—the word 'श्री (śrī)' written at the top of a letter, (as an auspicious beginning).

Derivable forms: śrīkāraḥ (श्रीकारः).

Śrīkāra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms śrī and kāra (कार).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionary

Śrīkāra (श्रीकार).—m. or nt. (compare Sanskrit Lex. śrīkara, nt., the red lotus, Trik., which uses Buddh. sources; also Apte), a kind of lotus flower: śrīkāra-padmaṃ juhuyāt, padmaśriya āgacchati (Ārya-)Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa 712.20 (prose).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Śrīkara (श्रीकर).—mfn.

(-raḥ-rā or rī-raṃ) Giving fortune or prosperity. m.

(-raḥ) Vishnu. n.

(-raṃ) The red lotus. E. śrī fortune, and kara who makes or confers.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Śrīkara (श्रीकर).—[adjective] causing welfare or splendour.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum

1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—father of Śrīnātha (Ācāracandrikā etc.).

2) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—poet. [Sūktikarṇāmṛta by Śrīdharadāsa] Padyāvalī.

3) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—a writer on dharma. Quoted by Vijñāneśvara Oxf. 356^a, by Śūlapāṇi Oxf. 283^a, in Smṛtyarthasāra Burnell. 135^a, in Vivādārṇavabhaṅga Peters. 2, 118.

4) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—a grammarian. Quoted in Mādhavīyadhātuvṛtti and by Rāyamukuṭa.

5) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—Tripurasundarīpūjana.

6) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—a writer on dharma. Quoted by Devaṇṇa in Smṛticandrikā, by Hemādri in Pariśiṣṭakhaṇḍa 2, 900. 903.

7) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—grammarian. Quoted in Tattvacintāmaṇi by Gaṅgeśa.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—[=śrī-kara] [from śrī] mf(ā, or ī)n. causing prosperity, giving good fortune, [Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi]

2) [v.s. ...] m. Name of Viṣṇu, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

3) [v.s. ...] (also with miśra, bhaṭṭa, ācārya) of various authors etc., [Catalogue(s)]

4) [v.s. ...] n. the red lotus, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

5) Śrīkāra (श्रीकार):—[=śrī-kāra] [from śrī] m. the word Śrī (written at the top of a book or letter etc.), [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Śrīkara (श्रीकर):—[śrī-kara] (raḥ) 1. m. Vishnu. n. Red lotus. a. Giving prosperity.

[Sanskrit to German]

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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.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Śrīkara (ಶ್ರೀಕರ):—

1) [noun] that which causes prosperity or brings welfare.

2) [noun] the quality of being grand; grandeur.

3) [noun] Viṣṇu.

4) [noun] the red lotus flower.

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Śrīkāra (ಶ್ರೀಕಾರ):—

1) [noun] the syllable "ಶ್ರೀ [shri]" written on top of the paper while commencing writing something as a token of auspiciousness or welfare.

2) [noun] (fig.) commencement; beginning.

3) [noun] ಶ್ರೀಕಾರ ಹಾಕು [shrikara haku] śrī hāku (fig.) to commence; to begin.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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