Harshaka, Ჹṣa첹: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Harshaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 Ჹṣa첹 can be transliterated into English as Harsaka or Harshaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismᲹṣa첹 (हर्ष�) is a Sanskrit word referring to one of the sixty-eight places hosting a ⲹܱṅg, one of the most sacred of ṅg according to the Ś岵. The presiding deity residing over the ṅg in this place (Ჹṣa첹) is similarly-named Ჹṣa첹. The list of sixty-eight ⲹܱṅgs is found in the commentary of the ṇo-岹ś첹 by Nigamajñānadeva. The word ṅg refers to a symbol used in the worship of Śiva and is used thoughout Śaiva literature, such as the sacred Āgamas.

Shaiva (शै�, 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.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraᲹṣa첹 (हर्ष�) refers to a “snake-shaped ornament� and is classified as an ornament (ṇa) for the neck (첹ṇṭ) to be worn by males, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. Such ornaments for males should be used in cases of gods and kings.
Ābharaṇa (‘ornaments�, eg., ṣa첹) is a category of ṃk, or “decorations�, which in turn is a category of nepathya, or “costumes and make-up�, the perfection of which forms the main concern of the Āhāryābhinaya, or “extraneous representation�, a critical component for a successful dramatic play.

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryṣa첹 (हर्ष�).—a S That rejoices, delights, gladdens.
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
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryᲹṣa첹 (हर्ष�).�a. (-ṣa or -ṣi f.) [हृष्-णिच्-ण्वुल् (ṛṣ-ṇi-ṇvܱ)] Delighting, gladdening, delightful, pleasing.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryᲹṣa첹 (हर्ष�).—mfn.
(-첹�-ṣa or -ṣi-ka�) Delighting, pleasing, delightful. m.
(-첹�) The name of a mountain. E. ṛṣ to be pleased, aff. khul .
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryᲹṣa첹 (हर्ष�).—i. e. ṛṣ + aka, I. adj. Delighting. Ii. m. The name of a mountain.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryᲹṣa첹 (हर्ष�).—[adjective] delighting (—�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ჹṣa첹 (हर्ष�):—[from ṣa] a mfn. thrilling, setting on edge (See danta-h)
2) [v.s. ...] gladdening, delighting, [Rāmāyaṇa]
3) [v.s. ...] m. Name of a mountain, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] of a son of Citra-gupta, [Catalogue(s)]
5) [v.s. ...] of a king belonging to the Śaiśunāga dynasty, [ib.]
6) [from ṛṣ] b etc. See p.1292.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryᲹṣa첹 (हर्ष�):—[(ka�-kā-ka�) a.] Delighting, pleasing. m. Name of a mountain.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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: Harshakara, Harshakaumudi.
Full-text: Dantaharshaka, Harshuka, Loma, Lom, Roman, Rom, Nandaka.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.4. Various other Neck Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.47-48 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Brahma Purana (critical study) (by Surabhi H. Trivedi)
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Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)