Chaliya, Chaliyā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chaliya means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Chhaliya.
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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Chaliyā (छलिया) [Also spelled chhaliya]:—(a and nm) (a) cheat, fraudulent; deceitful (person).
2) Chaliyā (छलिया) [Also spelled chhaliya]:—(nf) betelnut, betelnut parings.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryChāliyā (छालिया) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Chāgikā.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Caliyacci, Caliyal, Caliyampakku, Caliyana, Caliyankurai.
Ends with: Paumshchaliya.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.23.286 < [Chapter 23 - Wandering about Navadvīpa On the Day the Lord Delivered the Kazi]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 18.65 < [Chapter 18 - Mokṣa-yoga (the Yoga of Liberation)]