Bhattaraya, Bhaṭṭāraya: 2 definitions

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Bhattaraya 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

Kavya (poetry)

[«previous next»] — Bhattaraya in Kavya glossary
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)

Bhaṭṭāraya (भट्टारय) in Prakrit (or Bhaṭṭāraka in Sanskrit) is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—(Sircar 1966 p. 52).

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Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.

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Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Bhattaraya in Prakrit glossary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Bhaṭṭāraya (भट्टारय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Bhaṭṭāraka.

Bhaṭṭāraya has the following synonyms: Bhaṭṭāraga.

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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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