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Purodha, ʳܰǻ: 10 definitions

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In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Purodha (पुरो�, “chaplain�) refers to a classification of persons who “move about in public�, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 34. Accordingly, “those who are high-born, intelligent, well-versed in Śruti and polity, fellow-countrymen of the king, devoted to him, free from guile (lit. pure) and followers of Dharma, should be chaplains (purodha) and ministers (mantrin), for these qualities of them�.

Note: B. reads the passage differently. In translation it is as follows: “Those who are high-born, intelligent, well-versed in various Śāstras, affectionate to the king, incorruptible by enemies, not haughty, the compatriot of the king, free from greed, disciplined, trust-worthy, and virtuous are to be made chaplains (purodha) and ministers (mantrin).� The taking together of the chaplain and the minister probably shows that at one time the same person discharged the functions of the two.

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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).

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

: Google books: Genesis and Development of Tantra

ʳܰǻ (पुरोधा) refers to the “position of royal chaplain� and represents one of the various objectives expected of the 峾ṣṭ (“Vedic rituals following the basic pattern of the new and full-moon sacrifice�).—There is a certain group of Vedic rituals which are referred to as �峾ⲹ�. Those which are performed following the basic pattern of the new and full-moon sacrifice are called 峾ṣṭ. [...] According to the analysis of W. Caland, the objectives expected of the 峾ṣṭs are: [e.g., position of royal chaplain (ܰǻ)] [...], etc. (Cf. Caland 1908: VI–VII). Although Vedic rituals were a reliable way for the people of ancient India to fulfill their objectives, Tantric rites too claim to bring about the attainment of wishes.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

ʳܰǻ (पुरोधा).�

1) 3 U. To place or put in the front or at the head, make as a leader; तुरासाहं पुरोधा� धा� स्वायंभुवं ययुः (turāsāha� ܰǻya ma svāyaṃbhuva� yayu�) Kumārasambhava 2.1; R.12.43.

2) To make a family-priest of any one.

3) To appoint, place in office.

4) To entrust or charge with.

5) To place or set before or in front to.

6) To honour, esteem, respect.

7) To devote or apply oneself to.

8) To think, ponder over.

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ʳܰǻ (पुरोधा).�

1) The office of a purohita.

2) Charge, commission.

3) Representation.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Purodha (पुरो�).�purodha = purodhas, Mahābhārata 3, 10635.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ʳܰǻ (पुरोधा).—[feminine] the office of a house-priest.

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ʳܰǻ (पुरोधा).—[Middle] (A.) put before, place in front or at the head, prefer, choose, be intent on or eager for ([accusative]); appoint ([especially] to priestly functions); commit, entrust to ([dative] or [genetive]).

ʳܰǻ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms puras and (धा).

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

1) Purodha (पुरो�):—[=puro-dha] [from puro > pur] (m.[case]) ‘placed at the head�, chief priest of a king, domestic chaplain, [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc.

2) [v.s. ...] m. Name of a man, [Saṃskārakaustubha] �

3) ʳܰǻ (पुरोधा):—[=puro-√�] [from puro > pur] a [Parasmaipada] [Ātmanepada] -dati, -dhatte, ([Ātmanepada]) to place before or at the head, to appoint ([especially] to priestly functions), charge, commission, [Ṛg-veda] etc. etc.;

—to propose (as a prize), [Ṛg-veda v, 86, 5];

� ([Parasmaipada]) to place foremost, value highly, esteem, honour, be intent upon or zealous for, take to heart, [Ṛg-veda]; etc.

4) [v.s. ...] b f. charge, commission, ([especially]) the rank and office of a Purohita, [Taittirīya-saṃhitā; Atharva-veda; Brāhmaṇa]

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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.

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Hindi dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Purodha in Hindi glossary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

ʳܰǻ (पुरोधा):�(nm) see [purohita].

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Kannada-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Purodha in Kannada glossary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Purōdha (ಪುರೋ�):—[noun] = ಪುರೋಹಿ� [purohita]2 -1.

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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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