Katthana, Katthanā: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Katthana 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: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykatthanā : (f.) boasting.
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 dictionaryKatthana (कत्थन).—a. Boasting, praising.
-nam, -nā Bragging, boasting; इक्ष्वाकूणां विशेषेण बाहुवीर्ये न कत्थनम् (ikṣvākūṇāṃ viśeṣeṇa bāhuvīrye na katthanam) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 3.99.48.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryKatthana (कत्थन).—[katth + ana], I. adj. Boasting, a boaster, [Rāmāyaṇa] 1, 6, 10. Ii. n. Boasting, [Rāmāyaṇa] 3, 35, 23.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryKatthana (कत्थन).—[adjective] & [neuter] boasting.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Katthana (कत्थन):—[from katth] mfn. boasting, praising, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] n. the act of boasting, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa; Suśruta]
3) Katthanā (कत्थना):—[from katthana > katth] f. idem [commentator or commentary] on [Bhaṭṭi-kāvya]
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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 dictionaryKaṭṭhaṇa (कट्ठण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Karṣaṇa.
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 corpusKatthana (ಕತ್ಥನ):—[noun] a boastful talk about deeds, abilities, etc., either one’s own or those of someone close to one, esp. in a manner showing too much pride and satisfaction; brag.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Akatthana, Avikatthana, Durvikatthana, Sunkatthana, Svavikatthana, Udakatthana, Ukkatthana, Utkatthana, Vikatthana.
Full-text: Vikatthana, Vikatthanatva, Akatthana, Karshana, Silaghati, Vikattanam, Mac, Riph.
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