tika

The term "tika" can refer to two distinct concepts. In Indian philosophy, a tika is a subcommentary, a type of scholarly work that elaborates on existing philosophical texts, often commentaries (bhashya) or critical notes (varttika). This tradition emphasizes building upon established truths rather than claiming new discoveries.1

Separately, "tikka" (with two 'k's) is an Indian dish consisting of marinated meat cooked on a skewer. It is important not to confuse this with "tiki," which are wood or stone images from Polynesian culture.23