Ayavana, Ayāvana, Āyavana: 6 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Vyakarana
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Prakrit
See also

Introduction:

Ayavana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.

In Hinduism

Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)

Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammar

Ayāvana (अयावन).—Non-mixture of words where the previous word is in no way the cause of (any charge in) the next word. अयावनं अमिश्रयम् (ayāvanaṃ amiśrayam) Uv. on R. Pr. XI. 12 e. g, अग्निमीळे (agnimīḷe) where the क्रमपाठ (kramapāṭha) is अग्निं ईळे । (agniṃ īḷe |)

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Ayāvana (अयावन).—Not causing to unite.

Derivable forms: ayāvanam (अयावनम्).

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Āyavana (आयवन).—Ved. A spoon for stirring or any similar implement.

Derivable forms: āyavanam (आयवनम्).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Ayāvana (अयावन):—[=a-yāvana] n. not causing to mix or to unite, [Ṛgveda-prātiśākhya]

2) Āyavana (आयवन):—[=ā-yavana] a See under ā- √2. yu.

3) [=ā-yavana] [from ā-yu] b n. a spoon (or similar instrument) for stirring, [Atharva-veda ix, 6, 17, etc.]

[Sanskrit to German]

Ayavana in German

context information

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 dictionary

1) Āyāvaṇa (आयावण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ātāpana.

2) Āyāvaṇā (आयावणा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ātāpanā.

2) Āyāvaṇā has the following synonyms: Āyāvaṇayā.

context information

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.

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