karatas

Meanings

• noun

  A type of traditional Indian weapon, resembling a short bow with a hooked tip used for catching or ensnaring.

  - "Ram carried a karatas to hunt wild animals."
  - "The warrior used his karatas to capture the enemy elephant."

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Variants

List of all variants of karatas that leads to same result
karate , karateist , karateists , karates

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit word 'kara' meaning 'hook' and 'tas' meaning 'weapon'.

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Trivia

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1. The karatas was also known as 'Ankush', 'Karand', or 'Goad' in various Indian texts.

2. The karatas was an essential weapon in the Indian martial art 'Kalaripayattu'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Net: The karatas can be compared to a net, used to trap or ensnare.

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Culture

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The karatas was widely used in ancient Indian warfare and hunting. It is mentioned in various Indian epics and Puranas. In literature, it is described as an effective weapon against large animals and elephants.

How to Memorize "karatas"

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   - Imagine a short bow with a hooked tip.

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   - Associate the word 'karatas' with the image of a fisherman's hook.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'karatas' as 'Ka' for 'hook' and 'ratas' for 'weapon'.

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