Cakkiya: 1 definition
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Cakkiya means something in 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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Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Cakkiya (चक्किय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit words: Cakrin, Cakrika.
Cakkiya has the following synonyms: Cakki.
2) Cakkiya (चक्किय) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Cakita.
3) Cakkiya (चक्किय) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Cākrika.
4) Cakkiyā (चक्किया) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śaknuyāt.
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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Starts with: Cakkiyan, Cakkiyar, Cakkiyarttam.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Cakkiya, Cakkiyā; (plurals include: Cakkiyas, Cakkiyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 34: Sakkiya (Cakkiya) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Chapter 87 - Thiruchuzhial or Tirucculiyal (Hymn 82) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Chapter 1 - The Tondar or Tontar (devotees) and their religion < [Volume 4.1.2 - The conception of Paramanaiye Paduvar]