Chakana: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chakana means something in 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 Chhakana.
Ambiguity: Although Chakana has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cakana.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarychakana : (nt.) the dung of animals.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryChakana, & Chakaṇa (nt.) (Vedic śakṛt & śakan; Gr. kόpros; Sk. chagana is later, see Trenckner, Notes 62 n. 16) the dung of animals Vin.I, 202; J.III, 386 (ṇ); V, 286; VI, 392 (ṇ). (Page 273)
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Chakanā (छकना) [Also spelled chhakana]:—(v) to be gratified, to be full to be cloyed; to be teased/harassed; to be outwitted.
2) Chakānā (छकाना) [Also spelled chhakana]:—(v) to gratify, to cloy; to tease/harass; to outwit.
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Starts with: Chakanati.
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