The Sanskrit term Upadeṣṭṛ can be transliterated into English as Upadestr or Upadeshtri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Wisdom Library: Skanda-purana

Upadeṣṭṛ (उपदेष्टृ) refers to an “advisor (of what is wholesome)”, according to the Skandapurāṇa 4.1.17 (“The Worlds of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn”).—Accordingly: as the Gaṇas said to Agastya: “[...] A son named Āṅgirasa was born of Aṅgiras, a patriarch among them. [...] He was conversant with the Vedas and fully understood their meanings. He was free from impurities and was an expert in all arts. He had mastered all sacred lores. He was the most excellent one among those who knew excellent policies. He was an advisor of what is wholesome (hita-upadeṣṭṛ). He did everything beneficial (to others). [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Upadeṣṭṛ (उपदेष्टृ) or Hitopadeṣṭṛ refers to a “(kind) adviser”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “That very same doctrine, which is devoted to the helpless, is a preceptor [com.—hitopadeṣṭṛ—‘a kind adviser’] and a friend, and the doctrine is a master and a brother. It is a protector without a motive. This doctrine saves the three worlds [from] sinking into the pit of hell. Also, it confers happiness beyond the senses for corporeal [souls]”.

Synonyms: Guru, Gariṣṭha.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Upadeṣṭṛ (उपदेष्टृ).—a. Giving instruction or advice. m. (ṣṭā) A teacher, preceptor; especially a spiritual preceptor; चत्वारो वयमृत्विजः स भगवान्कर्मोपदेष्टा हरिः (catvāro vayamṛtvijaḥ sa bhagavānkarmopadeṣṭā hariḥ) Ve.1.25.

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

Upadeṣṭṛ (उपदेष्टृ).—mfn. (-ṣṭā-ṣṭrī-ṣṭṛ) One who points out, who orders or advises. m.

(-ṣṭā) A Guru, a spiritual guide. E. upa prefixed to diśa to shew, affix tṛc.

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

Upadeṣṭṛ (उपदेष्टृ).—i. e. upa-diś + tṛ, m. A teacher, [Pañcatantra] 156, 17.

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

1) Upadeṣṭṛ (उपदेष्टृ):—[=upa-deṣṭṛ] [from upa-diś] m. one who teaches, a teacher, adviser

2) [v.s. ...] a Guru or spiritual guide, [Mahābhārata; Bhāgavata-purāṇa; Pañcatantra; Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]

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

Upadeṣṭṛ (उपदेष्टृ):—[upa-deṣṭṛ] (ṣṭā) 4. a. An adviser.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Deshtri, Upa.

Starts with: Upadeshtritva.

Ends with: Anupadeshtri, Hitopadeshtri.

Full-text: Anupadeshtri, Upadeshtritva, Abhyarthayamana.

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