Capalata, Capalatā: 13 definitions
Introduction:
Capalata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chapalata.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Capalatā (चपलता, “inconstancy”) is caused by determinants (vibhāva) such as love, hatred, malice, impatience, jealousy, opposition and the like. It is to be represented on the stage by consequents (anubhāva) such as harsh words, rebuke, beating, killing, taking prisoner, goading and the like.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Capalatā (चपलता) refers to “trivial words” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.50 (“Description of fun and frolic”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing these words of the women, lord Śiva, who was free from aberrations and was the supreme preceptor of great Yogins spoke to them. [Śiva said]—‘O dignified ladies, do not utter such words to me. You are the chaste mothers of the worlds, how do you speak so trivially (capalatā) in regard to your son? [i.e., putre capalatā katham]’ On hearing the words of Śiva, the celestial ladies were ashamed. In their excitement they became motionless like dolls in a picture. Eating the sweets and performing Ācamana lord Śiva was much delighted. In the company of His wife He chewed the betal with camphor”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
capalatā : (f.) fickleness.
Capalatā, (f.) (fr. last) fickleness, unsteadiness Miln. 93. 251; Pgdp 47, 64. At Nd2 585 as capalanā+cāpalyaṃ with gedhikatā, meaning greed, desire (cp. capala at J. VI, 548). (Page 262)
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
Capalatā (चपलता).—
1) Trembling.
2) Fickleness.
See also (synonyms): capalatva.
Capalatā (चपलता).—f.
(-tā) 1. Moving, trembling. 2. Fickleness, inconstancy E. tal added to the last, also with tva, capalatvam.
Capalatā (चपलता).—[capala + tā], f. Fickleness, [Hitopadeśa] 49, 15.
Capalatā (चपलता).—[feminine] (& tva [neuter]*) nimbleness, fickleness, wantonness.
1) Capalatā (चपलता):—[=capala-tā] [from capala] f. trembling, [Horace H. Wilson]
2) [v.s. ...] fickleness, inconstancy, [Sāhitya-darpaṇa; Hitopadeśa]
3) [v.s. ...] rudeness, [Horace H. Wilson]
4) Cāpalatā (चापलता):—[=cāpa-latā] [from cāpa] f. idem, [cviii, 134.]
Capalatā (चपलता):—(tā) 1. f. Fickleness.
Capalatā (चपलता):—(wie eben) f. Leichtfertigkeit, Unbesonnenheit [Hitopadeśa 49, 15.] [Sāhityadarpana 64, 6. 73, 14.]
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Cāpalatā (चापलता):—[(cāpa + la)] f. Bogensehne [Kathāsaritsāgara 108, 134.]
Capalatā (चपलता):—f. Leichtfertigkeit , Unbesonnenheit.
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Cāpalatā (चापलता):—f. Bogensehne.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Capalatā (चपलता) [Also spelled chapalta]:—(nf) unsteadiness; flippancy; tremulousness, restlessness; quickness; nimbleness.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Luo, Capala, Capa, Da, Lata, Ta.
Starts with (+0): Capalatana, Capalatashaya.
Full-text (+0): Capalatashaya, Vyabhicaribhava, Capalla, Chapaly, Capalatva, Chapalta.
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