Kayai, Kayāi, Kāyāī: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Kayai means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Tamil. 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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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Kayāi (कयाइ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kadāpi.

2) Kayāi (कयाइ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kadācit.

2) Kayāi has the following synonyms: Kayāiṃ.

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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.

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Tamil dictionary

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Kayai (கயை) noun < Gayā. Gayā, sacred city in Behar, famous place of pilgrimage; ஒரு க்ஷேத் திரம். [oru ksheth thiram.]

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Kāyāī (காயாஈ) [kāyī] noun < English Guy; பாய்மரத்திற்கு ஆதாரமாகக் கட்டப்படுங் கயிறு. [paymarathirku atharamagak kattappadung kayiru.] (M. N avi. 84.)

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Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

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