Ganja, aka: Gañja; 5 Definition(s)

Introduction

Ganja means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.

India history and geogprahy

Gañja.—(EI 30), Persian ganj; a treasury or store-house. Utpala on the Bṛhatsaṃhitā, 52. 13, explains gañja as kośa-bhavana, i. e. treasury. See Gañjavara. (IE 8-8), a store-house of liquor. Note: gañja is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

context information

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

gañja (गंज).—m ( P) A heap, stack, rick, pile (of grain, hay, wood, bales). 2 A case, as of mathematical instruments, of writing-materials, of combs, brushes, razors, of blades, screws, prickers, of compartments for pāna, supārī, cunā &c. 3 A box of tools or utensils. 4 A mart; a bazar. 5 A large copper vessel for holding water. (From Nagpur.)

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gāñjā (गांजा).—m ( H Ganja.) The dried heads or fructification of the Hemp-plant. 2 A netting (for mangoes &c.) See gāñjavā.

gañja (गंज).—m A heap, stack, rile, pile (of grain, hay, wood, bales). A case, as of writ- ing materials, of combs, of compart- ments for pāna, supārī, cunā &c. A mart, bazar. A large copper vessel for hold- ing water. Rust. Fig. Inaction. gañja caḍhaṇēṃ, yēṇēṃ To rust, become rusty. Fig. To degenerate or be impaired by inaction.

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gāñjā (गांजा).—m A carriage–netting for melons, &c.

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gāñjā (गांजा).—m The dried heads of the Hempplant.

Sanskrit-English dictionary

Gañja (गञ्ज).—1 A mine.

2) A treasury; निर्मूषके राजगञ्जे (nirmūṣake rājagañje) Ks.43.3.

3) A cow-house.

4) A mart, a place where grain is stored for sale.

5) Disrespect, contempt.

-ñjā 1 A hut, hovel.

2) A tavern.

3) A drinking vessel.

4) A mine, jewel mine.

-jam 1 A mine.

2) A treasury.

Derivable forms: gañjaḥ (गञ्जः).

Gañja (गञ्ज).—mfn. subst.

(-ñjaḥ-ñjā-ñjaṃ) A mine, a jewel mine mn.

(-ñjaḥ-ñjaṃ) 1. A cowhouse or station of cowherds. 2. A treasury, a jewel room, the place where plate, &c. is preserved. 3. A mart, a place where grain, &c. is stored for sale. m.

(-ñjaḥ) Disrespect, contempt. f. (ñjā) 1. A tavern. 2. A drinking vessel. 3. A hut, a hovel, the abode of low people. 4. The Gunja or Ratti, (Abrus precatorious:) see guñjā. E. gaji to sound, ac affix; fem. affix ṭāp.

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