Gaggari, Gaggarī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Gaggari 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: The Structure and Meanings of the Heruka MaṇḍalaGaggarī (गग्गरी) is the name of a Ḍākinī who, together with the Vīra (hero) named Gaggari forms one of the 36 pairs situated in the Jalacakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava chapter 15. Accordingly, the jalacakra refers to one of the three divisions of the saṃbhoga-puṭa (‘enjoyment layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs [viz., Gaggarī] and Vīras are white in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife..
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarygaggarī : (f.) blacksmith's bellows.
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 dictionaryGaggarī (गग्गरी) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gargarī.
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 corpusGaggari (ಗಗ್ಗರಿ):—[noun] = ಗಗ್ಗರ [gaggara]1.
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Gaggari (ಗಗ್ಗರಿ):—[noun] a raised flooring, usu. beside the outer wall of a house, temple, etc., for people to sit on.
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Gaggari (ಗಗ್ಗರಿ):—
1) [noun] a girḷs garment, with number of vertical folds, that hangs down from the waist to the feet; a long skirt.
2) [noun] an upper garment; a jacket.
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: Gaggarighamte, Gaggarigolu, Gaggarikattige, Gaggarike, Gaggarikegol, Gaggarikke, Gaggarisu.
Ends with: Kammaragaggari.
Full-text: Gargari, Gaggarayati, Kammaragaggari, Gaggara, Jalacakra.
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