Codya: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Codya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Chodya.
In Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraCodya (चोद्य) refers to “objections”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 2), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “We shall now proceed to give a brief description of (the qualifications of) a jyotiṣaka. [...] He must be able to meet objections [i.e., codya] and questions in clear and distinct language and must be capable of explaining the science in its purity in just the same way as separating the pure gold [from all dross] and making it capable of retaining its value when submitted to the touch stone, to the fire and to the hammer”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryCodya (चोद्य).—a. [cud-ṇyat]
1) To be driven or impelled.
2) To be sent, thrown, or directed.
3) To be mentioned; नीवारमूलेङ्गुदशाकवृत्तिः सुसंयता चाग्निकार्येषु चोद्यः (nīvāramūleṅgudaśākavṛttiḥ susaṃyatā cāgnikāryeṣu codyaḥ) Mb.
-dyam 1 Objecting, asking a question.
2) An objection.
3) Wonder, surprise.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryCodya (चोद्य).—mfn.
(-dyaḥ-dyā-dyaṃ) To be sent, thrown, or directed. n.
(-dyaṃ) 1. Surprise, wonderful or astonishing. 2. Asking, an asking. a question, an objection &c. E. cud to send, to command, &c. affix ṇyat.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Codya (चोद्य):—[from cud] mfn. to be impelled or incited, [Mahābhārata v, 1404 and 4600]
2) [v.s. ...] (a- [negative]), [xiii, 4875]
3) [v.s. ...] to be criticised, [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha xiii, 111]
4) [v.s. ...] to be thrown, [Horace H. Wilson]
5) [v.s. ...] n. raising questions, consideration, [Mahābhārata v, 1653]
6) [v.s. ...] ‘to be urged or objected’, a difficult question raised to invite for controversy (pūrva-pakṣa, praśna, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]), [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha xiii, 2 and 22]
7) [v.s. ...] astonishment, wonder, [Śiśupāla-vadha ix, 16.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryCodya (चोद्य):—(dyaṃ) 1. n. Surprise; an asking. a. That should be sent.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Codya (चोद्य) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Cojja.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusCōdya (ಚೋದ್ಯ):—
1) [adjective] that is to be, fit to be driven forward, away or out.
2) [adjective] subject to such an action.
3) [adjective] fit to be motivated, impelled into an action.
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Cōdya (ಚೋದ್ಯ):—
1) [noun] the act or an instance of raising an objection.
2) [noun] the feeling of astonishment, surprise, admiration accompanied by the sense of awe; wonder.
3) [noun] a wonderful or astonishing thing; a marvel.
4) [noun] a type or system of medical treatment to counteract a poison.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Codyacancu, Codyadharma, Codyakara, Codyamaya, Codyambadu, Codyamdale, Codyapadu, Codyavade, Codyavadu, Codyavaha.
Ends with: Acodya, Apraticodya, Kucodya, Sacodya, Shimshapacodya.
Full-text: Cojja, Kucodya, Phakkika, Kucottiyam, Cottiyam, Coja, Cud, Tar.
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