Khuddaga, Khuḍḍaga: 2 definitions
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Khuddaga 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)Khuḍḍaga (खुड्डग) or Khuḍḍagakumāra is the son of Queen Jasabhaddhā, as mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—Accordingly, “Desiring Queen Jasabhaddhā, King Puṃḍaria of Sāketa has her husband Kaṃḍaria put to death. The queen fled to Śrāvastī where she became a nun. Her son Khuḍḍaga-kumāra remained with her until adolescence, then for twelve years of monastic life. He then takes his leave. [...]”.
Cf. Āvasyakaniryukti v. 1288-1290; Āvaśyakacūrṇi II 191.7-192.11; Āvasyakaniryukti (Haribhadra commentary) a.8-b.2.
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 dictionaryKhuḍḍaga (खुड्डग) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit words: Kṣudra, Kṣullaka.
Khuḍḍaga has the following synonyms: Khuḍḍa.
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: Khuddagakumara.
Full-text: Khudda, Kshullaka, Kshudra, Khuddagakumara.
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