Dandya, Daṇḍya: 10 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
Languages
1. Marathi
2. Sanskrit
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Introduction:

Dandya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Daṇḍya (दण्ड्य) refers to “those who should be punished”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.19 (“Jalandhara’s emissary to Śiva”).—Accordingly, after Rāhu spoke to Śiva: “On hearing the words of the brahmin, the great lord, favourite of the distressed and helpless, spoke to his Gaṇa.—‘Leave off this brahmin Rāhu, the emissary who has sought refuge. O excellent Gaṇa, those who seek shelter shall be protected, not punished (daṇḍya)’”.

context information

The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

daṇḍya (दंड्य).—a S Punishable. 2 Amerceable or finable.

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

daṇḍya (दंड्य).—a Punishable. Finable.

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.

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Daṇḍya (दण्ड्य).—a. Punishable, deserving punishment or fine.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Daṇḍya (दण्ड्य).—mfn.

(-ṇḍyaḥ-ṇḍyā-ṇḍyaṃ) Punishable, deserving punishment. E. daṇḍa punishment, and karmaṇi yat affix implying fitness.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Daṇḍya (दण्ड्य).—[adjective] to be or being punished ([with] [accusative] of the fine).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Daṇḍya (दण्ड्य):—[from daṇḍa] mfn. = ḍanīya, [Āpastamba-dharma-sūtra; Gautama-dharma-śāstra; Pāṇini 5-1, 66; Manu-smṛti] etc. (with [accusative] of fine, [viii; Yājñavalkya i, 66; ii]).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Daṇḍya (दण्ड्य):—[(ṇḍyaḥ-ṇḍyā-ṇḍyaṃ) a.] Punishable.

[Sanskrit to German]

Dandya in German

context information

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.

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