Mahishyadi, Mahiṣyādi: 1 definition
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Mahishyadi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Mahiṣyādi can be transliterated into English as Mahisyadi or Mahishyadi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarMahiṣyādi (महिष्यादि).—A class of words headed by the word महिषी (mahiṣī) to which the tad. affix अ (a) (अण् (aṇ)) is added in the sense Of 'proper for' (धर्म्यम् (dharmyam)); e.g. माहिषम् पौरोहितम्, हौत्रम्ः (māhiṣam paurohitam, hautramḥ) cf. Kas,on P.IV.4. 48.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Prajavata, Pralepaka, Anulepika, Anucaraka, Pralepika, Manipala, Prajapata, Vailepika, Manipali, Paurohita, Vilepika, Hautra, Yajamana.
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