Cantayayanam, Cantāyayāṉam, Cantaya-yanam: 1 definition
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Cantayayanam means something in Tamil. 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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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCantāyayāṉam (சந்தாயயானம்) [cantāya-yāṉam] noun < sandhāya +. The march of a king against his enemy in front, making an ally of the enemy who attacks him from behind; ஓர் அரசன் பின்தொடரும் பகைவனைச் சந்தியினால் நண்பனாகச் செய்துகொண்டு முன்னிற்கும் பகைவனை எதிர்த்துச் செல்லுஞ் செலவு. [or arasan pinthodarum pagaivanais santhiyinal nanpanagas seythugondu munnirkum pagaivanai ethirthus sellugn selavu.] (சுக்கிர நீதி [sukkira nithi], 336.)
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Partial matches: Yanam.
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