Kuddha: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Kuddha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKuddha (कुद्ध) [=Kruddha?] (Cf. Saṃkuddha) refers to “furious”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.19 (“Kāma’s destruction by Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Naradā: “O sage, standing high up in the air, holding the arrow and the bow, Kāma discharged his arrow, usually unerring on Śiva. The infallible weapon became futile on the great lord. The furious [i.e., saṃ-kuddha] weapon calmed down in regard to the great soul, Śiva. Kāma was frightened when his weapon failed, Standing there and seeing lord Śiva, the conqueror of death in front, he trembled. [...]
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykuddha : (pp. of kujjhati) was angry.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKuddha, (adj.) (pp. of kujjhati) angry A. IV, 96 (and akkuddha IV. 93); Pv. I, 77; J. II, 352, 353; VI, 517; DhA. II, 44. Nom. pl. kuddhāse It. 2=7. (Page 221)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKuddha (कुद्ध) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kruddha.
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: Kuddhamanasa.
Ends with: Parikuddha, Sankuddha, Susamkuddha, Vikuddha.
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Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Early Buddhist Attitude to War < [July – September, 1994]