In Sanskrit, "kartā" (कर्ता) primarily means "doer"
or "agent," referring to the person performing an action,
but it can also denote a creator, a patron, or the soul
as the ultimate doer in philosophical texts.
Grammatical Meaning
grammatical role is foundational for understanding
Sanskrit syntax and the concept of agency in sentences.
Philosophical and Scriptural Context
material nature (prakṛti) performing the bodily activities . In this sense, kartā is translated as doer or performer
Religious and Ritualistic Usage
- 2 Sources
Other Meanings
- 2 Sources
Summary of Key Translations
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| General / Literary | Creator, maker, master, distinguished person |
Thus, the translation of "kartā" is context-dependent, but its core
sense is consistently the doer or agent responsible for performing
actions.
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