Carudatta, Cārudatta: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Carudatta means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Charudatta.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection ICārudatta (चारुदत्त) or Cārudattakathā refers to one of the 157 stories embedded in the Kathāmahodadhi by Somacandra (narrating stories from Jain literature, based on the Karpūraprakara), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The Kathāmahodadhi represents a repository of 157 stories [e.g., Cārudatta-kathā] written in prose Sanskrit, although each of them is preceded by a verse. Together, they stage a large number of Jain characters (including early teachers). [...]
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryCārudatta (चारुदत्त).—[masculine] a man’s name.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Cārudatta (चारुदत्त):—[=cāru-datta] [from cāru] m. Name of a Brāhman, [Mṛcchakaṭikā]
2) [v.s. ...] of a merchant’s son, [Hitopadeśa i, 9, 5/6] ([varia lectio] -danta).
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Carudattakatha.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Carudatta, Cārudatta, Caru-datta, Cāru-datta; (plurals include: Carudattas, Cārudattas, dattas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 12: Cārudatta’s adventures resumed < [Chapter II - Marriages of Vasudeva with maidens]
Part 8: Marriage with Gāndhāri < [Chapter VI - Marriage of Kṛṣṇa with Rukmiṇī and others]
Part 10: Cārudatta’s adventures < [Chapter II - Marriages of Vasudeva with maidens]
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
Appendix 6 - Lands and Provinces mentioned in the Vasudevahindi
7. Trade and Trade-centres (in ancient India) < [Chapter 4 - Economic Conditions]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.33 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) (by Sarika. P.)
Part 6 - References to Hospitality in Bhāsa’s plays < [Chapter 4 - Atithi-saparyā in Classical Sanskrit Literature]
Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) (by Arpana Devi)
7.8. Summary of the Mṛcchakaṭika < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]