Khyata, Khyāta, Khyātā: 13 definitions
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Khyata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Khyat.
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Khyātā (ख्याता).—An attendant of Skanda. (Mahābhārata Śalya Parva, Chapter 46, Stanza 20).
Khyātā (ख्याता) refers to the name of a Lady mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. IX.45.19). Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Khyātā) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Khyāta (ख्यात) refers to “known” (i.e., that which is ‘known’ as), according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya verse 4.27-29.—Accordingly, “The essential nature of the individual soul (aṇu) is the Self that has been supremely infused with the power of consciousness. It is present in the branches of the Kula (i.e. the body) in association with the various supports (ādhārabheda). O goddess, one place and another bring each other to rest. Contemplated by (direct) experience, (each is of) a separate kind (and each bestows) a separate accomplishment. O goddess, I have explained that which is known as Āṇava [i.e., khyāta āṇavaṃ]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
khyāta (ख्यात).—p (S) Famous, celebrated, renowned: also notorious or much spoken about.
khyāta (ख्यात).—p Famous, renowned.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Khyāta (ख्यात).—p. p. [khyā-kta]
1) Known; ख्यातं नभःशब्दमयेन नाम्ना (khyātaṃ nabhaḥśabdamayena nāmnā) R.18.6.
2) Named, called.
3) Told.
4) Celebrated, famous, well-known.
5) Notorious; ख्यातः शक्रो भगाङ्गो विधुरपि मलिनो माधवो गोपजातः (khyātaḥ śakro bhagāṅgo vidhurapi malino mādhavo gopajātaḥ) Udb.
6) Made known, betrayed, discovered; (khyāpita p. p. Caus.) प्रमादालस्य- जाड्यानि ख्यापितानि (pramādālasya- jāḍyāni khyāpitāni) Pañcatantra (Bombay) 1.39.
-tam 1 Communication, mention.
2) Proclamation.
Khyāta (ख्यात).—mfn.
(-taḥ-tā-taṃ) Famous, celebrated, notorious. E. khyā to relate, affix kta.
Khyāta (ख्यात).—[adjective] named, called, known, celebrated.
1) Khyāta (ख्यात):—[from khyā] mfn. named, called, denominated, [Mahābhārata] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] known, well known, celebrated, notorious, [ib.]
3) [v.s. ...] told, [Horace H. Wilson]
Khyāta (ख्यात):—[(taḥ-tā-taṃ) p.] Celebrated.
Khyāta (ख्यात) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Khāa, Khāṇa.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Khyāta (ख्यात) [Also spelled khyat]:—(a) reputed, celebrated, famous; historical; ~[garhita] notorious; infamous.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Khyāta (ಖ್ಯಾತ):—[adjective] much talked about; having fame or celebrity; renowned; famous; celebrated, well-known; noted; acclaimed.
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Khyāta (ಖ್ಯಾತ):—[noun] the state of being well known or much talked about; renown; celebrity; (good) reputation.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Khyatagarhana, Khyatagarhita, Khyatajalananda, Khyatajalananda, Khyatakirti, Khyatanama, Khyataviruddhata, Khyatavya, Khyatavyakaranashrama, Khyatayasha.
Full-text (+72): Vikhyata, Akhyata, Vyakhyata, Prakhyata, Khyatagarhana, Sukhyata, Parikhyata, Mahakhyata, Khyatagarhita, Abhikhyata, Pravikhyata, Khya, Khyatayasha, Upakhyata, Khyatanama, Prakhyatabhanda, Sankhyata, Camunda, Sidhya, Varunavi.
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The Sun-Worshipping Sakadvipiya Brahmanas (by Martina Palladino)
1. The Magavyakti (glorification of the Magas) < [Chapter 3 - Late Poems]
1. Sanskrit text < [Chapter 1 - The Purāṇic Sections]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.3.117 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Verse 2.4.243 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Verse 2.4.178 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 11.6 < [Chapter 11 - Raja Yoga]
Verse 18.12 < [Chapter 18 - Disposition of the Zodiac Signs]
Verse 16.12 < [Chapter 16 - Results of the Nakṣatras]
Hevajra Tantra (analytical study) (by Seung Ho Nam)
2.2. (ii) Tantric Code Language (sandhya-bhasa) < [Chapter 4 - Tantric Cult in Hevajra Tantra]
1.5. The Four Energy Centres (cakra) < [Chapter 4 - Tantric Cult in Hevajra Tantra]
1.3. Four kinds of Gazes (drsti) < [Chapter 4 - Tantric Cult in Hevajra Tantra]
Manasollasa (study of Arts and Sciences) (by Mahadev Narayanrao Joshi)
7. Description and treatment of Fever (Jvara) < [Chapter 5 - Sciences in Someshvara’s Manasollasa]
4. Poetical thoughts in Somesvara’s Manasollasa < [Chapter 6 - Manasollasa: the first Encyclopaedia]
5. Iconography and Images (Pratima) < [Chapter 4 - Fine arts in Manasollassa]
Journal of the European Ayurvedic Society (by Inge Wezler)
On the Dravyaguna-sangraha of Chakrapani-datta < [Volume 2 (1992)]