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

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1) Chaliyā (छलिया) [Also spelled chhaliya]:—(a and nm) (a) cheat, fraudulent; deceitful (person).

2) Chaliyā (छलिया) [Also spelled chhaliya]:—(nf) betelnut, betelnut parings.

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary
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Prakrit-English dictionary

Chāliyā (छालिया) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Chāgikā.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary
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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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