Yoktraka: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Yoktraka 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.
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Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryYoktraka (योक्त्रक):—[from yuj] n. = yoktra, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
[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.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusYōktraka (ಯೋಕ್ತ್ರಕ):—[noun] = ಯೋಕ್ತ್� [yoktra].
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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Yoktraka, Yōktraka; (plurals include: Yoktrakas, Yōktrakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 27.28 < [Chapter 27 - The Character of the Drekkana]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.4. Various other Neck Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]