Ajja: 5 definitions
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Ajja 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 Dictionaryajja : (ind.) today.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAjja, & Ajjā (adv.) (Vedic adya & adyā, a + dyā, a° being base of demonstr. pron. (see a3) and dyā an old Loc. of dyaus (see diva), thus “on this day”) to-day, now Sn.75, 153, 158, 970, 998; Dh.326; J.I, 279; III, 425 (read bahutaṃ ajjā; not with Kern, Toev. s. v. as “food”); Pv.I, 117 (= idāni PvA.59); PvA.6, 23; Mhvs 15, 64. ‹-› frequent in phrase ajjatagge (= ajjato + agge(?) or ajja-tagge, see agga3) from this day onward, henceforth Vin.I, 18; D.I, 85; DA.I, 235.
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 dictionaryAjja (अज्ज).—(see ajjhalam).
Derivable forms: ajjam (अज्जम्).
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) Ajja (अज्ज) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Arj.
2) Ajja (अज्ज) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Arya.
3) Ajja (अज्ज) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ārya.
4) Ajja (अज्ज) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ārya.
5) Ajja (अज्ज) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Adya.
6) Ajja (अज्ज) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ājya.
7) Ajjā (अज्जा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Āryā.
8) Ajjā (अज्जा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ājñā.
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 corpusAjja (ಅಜ್ಜ):—
1) [noun] the soft substance like fine wool covering the seeds of the plant Chrysophyllum cainito or Calotropis gigantea.
2) [noun] the central portion of a spider-web.
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Ajja (ಅಜ್ಜ):—
1) [noun] the father of one’s father or mother; a grand father.
2) [noun] an old man.
3) [noun] an old man appointed for managing, protecting the royal gynaecium (the inner quarters for the ladies in a palace).
4) [noun] Brahma.
5) [noun] a term of honour affixed to the names of elderly persons;6) [noun] ಅಜ್ಜನ ಕಾಲದ್ದು [ajjana kaladdu] ajjana kāladdu (sarc.) that which belongs to distant past; a very old thing; ಅಜ್ಜನಿಗೆ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗ ಆಕಳಿಕೆ ಕಲಿಸಿದ ಹಾಗೆ [ajjanige mommaga akalike kalisida hage] ajjanige mommaga ākaḷike kalisida hāge, (prov.) = ಅಜ್ಜನಿಗೆ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗ ಕೆಮ್ಮು ಕಲಿಸಿದಹಾಗೆ [ajjanige mommaga kemmu kalisidahage]; = ಅಜ್ಜನಿಗೆ ಮೊಮ್ಮಗ ಕೆಮ್ಮು ಕಲಿಸಿದಹಾಗೆ [ajjanige mommaga kemmu kalisidahage] ajjanige mommaga kemmu kalisida hāge, (prov.) (a simile) a novice teaching an expert; teaching the grand mother to suck eggs; ಅಜ್ಜಾ ಮದುವೆ ಎಂದರೆ, [ajja maduve emdare,] 'ನನಗೋ [nanago]?' ಎಂದ [emda] ajjā maduve endare, 'nanagō' enda (prov.) aging is not for passions; The wolf loses his teeth, but not his inclinations.
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)
Starts with (+22): Ajjacara, Ajjadevu, Ajjadivasa, Ajjaga, Ajjaga, Ajjagalla, Ajjagapu, Ajjagavalu, Ajjage, Ajjagitti, Ajjahara, Ajjakalam, Ajjakalia, Ajjala, Ajjam, Ajjama, Ajjamamgu, Ajjamamtu, Ajjamhijjo, Ajjampatte.
Ends with (+201): Abhigajja, Abhinisajja, Abhitajja, Aganitalajja, Agnisajja, Aidampajja, Aiddampajja, Ajbhovavajja, Ajbhuvavajja, Ajjapajja, Akajja, Akhajja, Alajja, Aligajja, Amajja, Anajja, Anajja, Anavajja, Anavajja, Anugajja.
Full-text (+5): Adya, Arya, Bahuta, Ajjam, Ajna, Arj, Ajya, Ajjuṇho, Ajjata, Ajjakalam, Ajjadivasa, Abhirupapati, Arya-guru, Aryaputra, Hiyyo, Laddagiri, Accan, Vikala, Diva, Nakkhatta.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Ajja, Ajjā; (plurals include: Ajjas, Ajjās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 326 - The Story of Sāmanera Sānu < [Chapter 23 - Nāga Vagga (The Great)]
Mudrarakshasa (literary study) (by Antara Chakravarty)
5. Pravṛtti (traditions according to time and place) < [Chapter 5 - Adoption of Style and Language in Mudrārākṣasa]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza on service (sevā) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Commentary on the Biography of the thera Upāli < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
Commentary on the biography of the the thera Sāriputta < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 1 - The buddha’s visit to Rājagaha < [Chapter 15 - The buddha’s visit to Rājagaha]
Part 4 - Taming of Āḷavaka the Ogre < [Chapter 33 - The Buddha’s Fifteenth Vassa at Kapilavatthu]
Chapter 10 - Hemavata Sutta (the story of Sātāgiri Deva and Hemavata Deva) < [Volume 2.2]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Perception of Repulsiveness in Nutriment (āhāra) < [Chapter XI - Nutriment and the Elements (samādhi-niddesa)]