Chandala, Chaṇḍāla: 0 definition
Introduction:
Chandala means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chandala has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Candala. It further has the optional forms Chaṇḍāla, Chāṇḍāla, Chaṇḍālā and Chandalā.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismChandala:—The lowest class in Indian society, they were considered ‘untouchable’ because they were undertakers, butchers, or fishermen. Anything job that involved killing were left to this class.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cantalam, Cantalan, Cantalappavi, Cantalapperu, Cantalar, Cantalatturoki, Chandalaka, Chandalavallaki.
Ends with: Brahmanachandala, Sarvachandala, Svachandala.
Full-text (+30): Antyavasayin, Vishastri, Janamgama, Antavasayin, Jungita, Katola, Pandusopaka, Dakkari, Matanga, Antevasin, Katolavina, Antyaja, Mritacela, Kandavina, Divakirtti, Matangakumari, Kandolavina, Candalavallaki, Candalika, Jalangama.
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Search found 34 books and stories containing Chandala, Chaṇḍāla, Chāṇḍāla, Chaṇḍālā, Chandalā; (plurals include: Chandalas, Chaṇḍālas, Chāṇḍālas, Chaṇḍālās, Chandalās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XLVII - Verification of gadhi’s vision < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
Chapter CVII - Description of a train of dangers < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter XLV - Gadhi reborn as a chandala, and made king over the kir tribe < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
Bhagavad-gita-mahatmya (by Shankaracharya)
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 10.39 < [Section II - Mixed Castes]
Verse 10.51 < [Section V - Habitation and Dress of the Mixed Castes]
Verse 5.84 < [Section IX - Other forms of Impurity]
Sri Krishna-Chaitanya (by Nisikanta Sanyal)
Chapter 8 - Founder-Acharyas (c): Sri Ramanuja < [Volume I - Introductory]
Chapter 8 - Founder-Acharyas (d): Madhva (Madhvacharya or Srimat Purnaprajna) < [Volume I - Introductory]
Chapter 21 - Thakur Haridas (Continued) < [Volume II]