Gajasimha, Gajasiṃha, Gaja-simha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Gajasimha 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Gajasiṃha (गजसिंह):—[=gaja-siṃha] [from gaja > gaj] m. Name of an author of Prākṛt verses
2) [v.s. ...] of a prince
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gajasimhacaritra.
Full-text: Siddhantacandrodaya, Gajasimhacaritra, Gayasimharajacaritra.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Gajasimha, Gajasiṃha, Gaja-simha, Gaja-siṃha; (plurals include: Gajasimhas, Gajasiṃhas, simhas, siṃhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Jaina Antiquities in Martasol (Balasore) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Iconography of Tirthankaras < [Chapter 6]
Secular and Religious Figurines and Motifs in Jain Art < [Chapter 5]
Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Mythological motifs related to Elephants < [Chapter 4]
Indian Classical Imagery < [March 1949]