Khanga, Khaṅga: 6 definitions
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Khanga means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
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In Hinduism
Dhanurveda (science of warfare)
Source: Wisdom Library: DhanurvedaKhaṅga (खङ्ग) refers to a weapon (“a large sacrificial knife”, “sword”). It is a Sanskrit word defined in the Dhanurveda-saṃhitā, which contains a list of no less than 117 weapons. The Dhanurveda-saṃhitā is said to have been composed by the sage Vasiṣṭha, who in turn transmitted it trough a tradition of sages, which can eventually be traced to Śiva and Brahmā.
Dhanurveda (धनुर्वेद) refers to the “knowledge of warfare” and, as an upaveda, is associated with the Ṛgveda. It contains instructions on warfare, archery and ancient Indian martial arts, dating back to the 2nd-3rd millennium BCE.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaKhaṅga (खङ्ग, “rhinoceros”) or Khaṅgaratna refers to the “rhinoceros jewel” and represents the sixth of the “seven jewels of universal monarchs” (saptaratna) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 85). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., khaṅga). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKhaṅga (खङ्ग).—m.
(-ṅgaḥ) A rhinoceros. 2. A rhinocero’s horn. 3. A sword, a scymitar. 4. A large sacrificial knife. 5. One of the Budd'has or Baudd'ha saints. n.
(-ṅgaṃ) Iron. E. khaḍ. to tear or rend, Unadi affix gana.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryKhaṅga (खङ्ग):—for khaḍga q.v.
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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 (+4): Khamgaragadha, Khangaalo, Khangabhihata, Khangacarmmadhara, Khangacharmmadhara, Khangadhara, Khangadhenu, Khangaha, Khangakosha, Khangalanem, Khangalekha, Khangamamsa, Khangamisha, Khanganem, Khangapani, Khangapatra, Khangaprahara, Khangaputrika, Khangara, Khangaradurga.
Ends with: Balakhanga, Ikurankhanga, Kutakhanga, Leipungkhanga, Mukhanga, Nakhanga, Nyubjakhanga, Pratimukhanga, Rakkhanga, Shakhanga, Trirekhanga, Umbokhangabokhanga.
Full-text (+18): Kakshyavekshaka, Khangadhara, Khangamisha, Khangamamsa, Khangaputrika, Khangalekha, Khangaprahara, Khangapatra, Khangika, Khangapani, Nyubjakhadga, Kutakhanga, Pidhanaka, Khangabhihata, Khadga, Khangacarmmadhara, Khangin, Khangakosha, Khangadhenu, Khangaratna.
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Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
33. Ṛṣabha incarnation < [Chapter 5 - Rudra-Śiva in the Purāṇic Literature]
5. Protective or benevolent activities of Śiva < [Chapter 5 - Rudra-Śiva in the Purāṇic Literature]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter XXIV - The worship of Ganapati < [Agastya Samhita]
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Appendix VIII < [Appendices]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)