Abandha, Ābandha, Abamdha: 13 definitions
Introduction:
Abandha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAbandha, (n.-adj.) (a + bandha) not tied to, not a follower or victim of It.56 (mārassa; v. l. abaddha). (Page 58)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryĀbandha (आबन्ध).—
1) A tie or bond (fig. also); प्रेमाबन्धविवर्धित (premābandhavivardhita) Ratnāvalī 3.18; गते प्रेमाबन्धे प्रणयबहुमाने विगलिते (gate premābandhe praṇayabahumāne vigalite) | Amaruśataka 43.
2) The tie of a yoke, or that which fastens the ox to the yoke, or the yoke to the plough.
3) Ornament, decoration.
4) Affection.
Derivable forms: ābandhaḥ (आबन्धः).
See also (synonyms): ābandhana.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀbandha (आबन्ध).—mfn.
(-ndhaḥ-ndhā-ndhaṃ) Bound or tied firmly. m.
(-ndhaḥ) 1. The tie of a yoke, that which fastens the ox to the yoke, or the latter to the plough. 2. Affection. 3. Ornament, decoration. 4. A tie or bound. E. āṅ, bandha a binding.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀbandha (आबन्ध).—[ā-bandh + a], m. A tie or bond.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀbandha (आबन्ध).—[masculine] tie or bond.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ābandha (आबन्ध):—[=ā-bandha] [from ā-bandh] m. a tie or bond
2) [v.s. ...] the tie of a yoke (that which fastens the axle to the yoke, or the latter to the plough), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] ornament, decoration, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] affection, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀbandha (आबन्ध):—[ā-bandha] (ndhaḥ) 1. m. The tie of a yoke; affection; ornament. a. Bound.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Ābandha (आबन्ध) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ābaṃdha.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ābaṃdha (आबंध) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ābandh.
2) Ābaṃdha (आबंध) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ābandha.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀbaṃdha (ಆಬಂಧ):—
1) [noun] a tie or bond.
2) [noun] the tie of a yoke.
3) [noun] an ornament.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryĀbandha (आबन्ध):—n. 1. a tie/bond; 2. the tie of a yoke; the tie of that which fastens the ox to the yoke/yoke to the plough; 3. ornaments; decoration; 4. affection;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Abandhaka, Abandhan, Abandhana, Abandhati, Abandhava, Abandhavakrit, Abandhavakrita.
Ends with (+276): Ababamdha, Abjabandha, Alabandha, Alikabamdha, Angabandha, Ankabandha, Anubhagabandha, Anuppabandha, Anuprabandha, Arthabandha, Asanabandha, Ashabandha, Ashastrabandha, Ashtabandha, Ashvabandha, Assabandha, Astrabandha, Atiprabandha, Attalikabandha, Avabandha.
Full-text: Abaddha, Abandh, Abandhana, Abandhaka, Abandhya, Jata, Prakriti.
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