Chandu, Chaṇḍu: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Chandu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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 Chhandu.
Ambiguity: Although Chandu has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Candu. It further has the optional forms Chaṇḍu.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryChandu (छन्दु).—a. Ved. Pleasing, lovely.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryChandu (छन्दु).—[adjective] pleasing, charming.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryChandu (छन्दु):—[from chad] mfn. pleasing, [Ṛg-veda i, 55, 4.]
[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: Chandui, Chandul, Chandumallige, Chanduvira.
Full-text: Camdu, Himsata, Yantra, Krakucchanda, Krakuchanda.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.55.4 < [Sukta 55]
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter CLXIII - The Origin of Tobacco < [Part V]
Chapter CLXXI - Illegitimate Children < [Part V]