Chandal: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chandal means something in 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chandal has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Camdala.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChandal in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a sub-caste amongst the shudras taken to be the lowest in the traditional Hindu caste hierarchy; (a) low-born; wretched, wicked, depraved; cruel..—chandal (चंडाल) is alternatively transliterated as Caṃḍāla.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryChandal is another spelling for चण्डाल [caṇḍāla].—n. 1. a man from a low and despised caste, Chandal; 2. cruel or wicked person;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cantalam, Cantalan, Cantalappavi, Cantalapperu, Cantalar, Cantalatturoki, Chandal lal, Chandala, Chandalaka, Chandalavallaki, Chandali, Chandalika, Chandalini, Chandalokesha.
Ends with: Ban chandal, Ban-chandal, Ulatchandal.
Full-text: Chandal lal, Ban chandal, Camdala, Ban-chandal.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Chandal; (plurals include: Chandals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XLVII - The first step towards liberation < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Symbolism in the Three Plays of Tagore 'Muktadhara', 'Natirpuja' and 'Chandalika' < [January – March, 1985]
Chaitanya's Life and Teachings (by Krishna-das Kaviraj)
The Gita’s Ethics (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)