Khandaga, Khamdaga, Khaṃdaga: 2 definitions
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Khandaga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Kavya (poetry)
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)Khaṃdaga (खंदग) is the name of an ancient king of Śrāvastī (Campa according to Niśīthacūrṇi), as mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—Accordingly, “[...] Khaṃdaga was ordained a monk with Muṇisuvvaya. One day, he goes to Kuṃbhākārakaḍa to convert his sister. To lose him, Pālaga (i.e., the chaplain of Daṃdiga who married the sister of Khaṃdaga) had his arms laid down at the place where the monks settled. Wrath of the king. Pālaga subjects the monks to torture. All are released, except Khaṃdaga, who makes a vengeful wish (Uttarādhyayana b.4-5) and is reborn Agnikurrāra”
Cf. Uttarādhyayanacūrṇi 73.1-12; Uttarādhyayana a.6-b.4; Bṛhatkalpabhāṣya 915.29-916.17; Niśīthacūrṇi IV 127.11-31; Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra VII.5. v. 335-364: Johnson IV p. 237-239.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Khaṃḍaga (खंडग) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Khaṇḍaka.
2) Khaṃḍaga (खंडग) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Khaṇṭaka.
3) Khaṃdaga (खंदग) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Skandaka.
Khaṃdaga has the following synonyms: Khaṃdaya.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Khamdagattu, Khandagali, Khandagalishivi.
Full-text: Khandaka, Khantaka, Skandaka, Khamdaya, Dandiga, Munisuvrata, Palaga, Munisuvvaya.
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