Ghadi, Ghaḍī: 7 definitions
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Ghadi means something in the history of ancient India, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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 geography
Source: Wisdom Library: India HistoryGhadi (or, Ghaḍī) refers to one of the 84 castes (gaccha) in the Jain community according to Mr. P. D. Jain. The Jain caste and sub-caste system was a comparatively later development within their community, and it may have arisen from the ancient classification of Brāhmaṇa, Kṣatriya, Vaiśya and Śūdra. Before distinction of these classes (such as Ghadi), the society was not divided into distinct separate sections, but all were considered as different ways of life and utmost importance was attached to individual chartacter and mode of behaviour.
According to Dr. Vilas Adinath Sangava, “Jainism does not recognise castes (viz., Ghadi) as such and at the same time the Jaina books do not specifically obstruct the observance of caste rules by the members of the Jaina community. The attitude of Jainism towards caste is that it is one of the social practices, unconnected with religion, observed by people; and it was none of its business to regulate the working of the caste system” (source).
The legendary account of the origin of these 84 Jain castes (e.g., Ghadi) relate that once a rich Jain invited members of the Jain community in order to establish a vaiśya-mahāsabhā (i.e. Central Association of Traders). In response, 84 representatives came from different places, and they were later seen as the progenitors of these castes. Various sources however mention differences in the list.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, 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
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryghaḍī (घडी).—f (ghaṭī S through H) A period of twenty-four minutes. 2 An instrument gen. for measuring time; the metal sinking-cup, a sandglass, a watch &c. 3 A fold or double, a part doubled over. 4 Folded state. 5 A cloth folded up. 6 Unitedness or harmonious correlation gen. v basa, jama, bighaḍa, mōḍa. Pr. ghaḍī mōḍalī sudhāraṇēṃ kaṭhīṇa. 7 The pitcher which is applied to the Pogi of a Palm to receive the exudation. 8 Cotton, lint &c. placed on a sore to absorb the pus. ghaḍī ēka An hour or so; a short time. ghaḍī basaṇēṃ g. of o. and s. To come to an understanding. Ex. tumacī ubhayatāñcī ghaḍī basalī mhaṇajē mī paikā dēīna. 2 To proceed smoothly after obstruction. ghaḍī bighaḍaṇēṃ g. of s. To have one's good understanding destroyed. Ex. tyācī āmacī ghaḍī basalī hōtī tī bighaḍalī. 2 To be interrupted in its prosperous flow--a business. ghaḍī bharaṇēṃ g. of s. To have one's hour or period completed, up, out, expired.
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ghāḍī (घाडी).—m R An officer of a dēūḷa or pagoda. He is a Shudra, and corresponds nearly with the officer elsewhere called gurava.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishghaḍī (घडी).—f A period of 24 minutes. A fold, folded state.ghaḍī mōḍalī The unitedness or harmonious correlation of things is disturbed. ghaḍī bharaṇēṃ Have one's hour completed or expired.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryGhaḍī (घडी):—(nf) a watch, time-piece; moment; a time interval of 24 minutes; —[ghaḍī] every moment; repeatedly, time and again; —[bhara ko] for a while; —[meṃ] in a trice; ~[sāja] a horologist, watch-maker; ~[sājī] horology, watch maker’s work/profession; [ghaḍīyāṃ ginanā] to count every passing moment restlessly; to await keenly; —[ṭalanā] the appointed time to pass away; to miss the opportune moment.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ghaḍi (घडि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ghaṭin.
2) Ghaḍi (घडि) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ghaṭī.
3) Ghaḍī (घडी) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ghaṭī.
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 corpusGhāḍi (ಘಾಡಿ):—[noun] the quality or fact of being excess, too much; excessiveness.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryGhaḍī (घडी):—n. 1. a period of 24 minutes; 2. a watch; a clock; 3. particular moment; occasion;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ghadia, Ghadia, Ghadibanda, Ghadicem Ghadyalem, Ghadici Poli, Ghadighadi, Ghadighatakeca Guna, Ghadike, Ghadimva, Ghadipadara, Ghadiphul, Ghadisu, Ghadita, Ghaditaghata, Ghadiya, Ghadiyala, Ghadiyaramu.
Ends with (+18): Aghadi, Alughadi, Amoghadi, Anandaci Ghadi, Anandaci-ghadi, Angoghadi, Baraghadi, Bodi-aghadi, Caughadi, Chayaghadi, Coraghadi, Dhupaghadi, Disaghadi, Dughadi, Ghadighadi, Ghadoghadi, Haraghadi, Jalaghadi, Jebaghadi, Madhaghadi.
Full-text (+31): Ghati, Ghatin, Ghadaki, Agha, Anandaci-ghadi, Sukhaci-ghadi, Aghatem, Disaghadi, Sukhaci Ghadi, Amritaci-ghataka, Ghatika, Kalia, Amritaci Ghataka, Elarma, Rumali Ghadi, Anandaci Ghadi, Ghantatada, Modimva Ghadi, Brahmanadeva, Alarm.
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