Dandavata, Daṇḍavata: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Dandavata means something in Marathi. 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Dandavata in Marathi glossary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

daṇḍavata (दंडवत).—n (daṇḍa An exercise of the gymnasium, vat Particle of similitude.) A prostration of the body (in worship or in salutation). Pr. aṭakaḷalyā dēvā daṃ0. A man stumbling exclaims, O idol! I salute thee. The proverb signifies Turning an evil accident to good account; and is of kin to Cæsar's Teneo te Africa. daṇḍavata is used by the lower castes as namaskāra by Brahmans.

--- OR ---

daṇḍavāṭa (दंडवाट).—f A long (esp. as bare and dreary) road. 2 A long and narrow line of road (esp. as along the ridge of mounds, or as for Indian file). 3 A cross and uniting road.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

daṇḍavata (दंडवत).—n A prostration of the body (in salutation).

context information

Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Discover the meaning of dandavata in the context of Marathi from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: