Prajapatyatirtha, ʰ貹ٲⲹīٳ, Prajapatya-tirtha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Prajapatyatirtha 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
Dharmashastra (religious law)
: Google Books: Manusmṛti with the Manubhāṣyaʰ貹ٲⲹīٳ (प्राजापत्यतीर्�):—According to Ganganatha Jha in his comparative notes on the ѲԳܲṛt-Գܲṣy verse 2.58-59:
�For the twice born, the base of the little finger is the ʰ貹ٲⲹ-īٳ;� (վṣṇ-ṛt, 62.1-4)
“T base of the little finger of the hand constitute the ʰ貹ٲⲹ-īٳ;� (ñⲹ, 1.19)
“T ʰ貹ٲⲹ-īٳ is at the base of the thumb;� (Śṅk (quoted in Medhātithi))
“T ʰ貹ٲⲹīٳ is situated between the palm and the little index;� (Śṅk-Likhita (Parāśaramādhava, p. 221))

Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्�, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Prajapatya, Tirtha.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Prajapatyatirtha, ʰ貹ٲⲹīٳ, Prajapatya-tirtha, ʰ貹ٲⲹ-īٳ; (plurals include: Prajapatyatirthas, ʰ貹ٲⲹīٳs, tirthas, tīrthas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.58 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]
Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)