Khandala, Khaṇḍala: 6 definitions
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Khandala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdomlib Libary: The Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇaKhaṇḍala (खण्डल) refers to a type of missiles and represents one of the various weapons equipped by the Daityas in their war against Lalitā, according to the Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa 4.22. Accordingly, “[...] thereupon, crores of Daityas producing reverberating chattering noise furiously prepared themselves (to fight) against Parameśvarī (Lalitā). [...] Crores of Daityas were fully equipped with coats of mail and had the following weapons and missiles in their hands, [...], missiles of various sorts and shapes [such as Khaṇḍalas], and thousands of similar weapons and missiles very dreadful and capable of destroying living beings”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryKhaṇḍala.—(IE 8-4; EI 12, 18), a territorial unit; a district or its subdivision. Note: khaṇḍala is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Khaṇḍala.—same as khaṇḍa; cf. kṣetra-khaṇḍala or ºkhaṇḍalaka (Ep. Ind., Vol. XXXV, p. 135, text time 22; p. 139, text line 22). Note: khaṇḍala is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
See also (synonyms): Khaṇḍalaka.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKhaṇḍala (खण्डल).—A piece.
Derivable forms: khaṇḍalaḥ (खण्डलः), khaṇḍalam (खण्डलम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryKhaṇḍala (खण्डल):—[from khaṇḍ] m. n. ([gana] ardharcādi) a piece, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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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: Khamdaladduge, Khandala-kilwar, Khandalaka, Khandalamandala, Khandalanem, Khandalavana.
Ends with: Akhandala, Akkhamdala, Bhukhandala, Ravakhandala.
Full-text: Akhandala, Akhandalakakubh, Akhandaladhanus, Akhandalasunu, Akhandalacapa, Akhandalasha, Khandala-kilwar, Khandalaka, Khandara, Upyalika, Sobharampur, Belava, Khandava.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.156 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)