Dummana: 3 definitions
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Dummana means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarydummana : (adj.) unhappy; sorrowful.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Dummaṇa (दुम्मण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Durmanas.
2) Dummaṇa (दुम्मण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Durmanā.
3) Dummāṇa (दुम्माण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Durmāna.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDummana (ದುಮ್ಮನ):—[noun] = ದುಮ್ಮಾನ [dummana].
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Dummāna (ದುಮ್ಮಾನ):—
1) [noun] the state of troubled, distressed mind.
2) [noun] the worried condition or feeling.
3) [noun] the state of great mental or bodily suffering; agony; misery; torment.
4) [noun] lack of respect; a contemptuous regard or treatment.
5) [noun] the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; dissatisfaction.
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: Dummanagolu, Dummanavadu.
Ends with: Kadudummana, Mogadummana.
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