Kunaya, Kuṇaya: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kunaya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Kuṇaya (कुणय) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Kuḍava.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKunaya (ಕುನಯ):—
1) [noun] bad conduct, behaviour.
2) [noun] inappropriate or incorrect political wisdom; lack of statesmanship 3) a man whose behaviour, conduct is offensive, objectionable.
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: Kunayaka, Kunayakarma, Kunayana, Kunayanah.
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Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Part 10 - Characters in the Samudramanthana < [Chapter 6 - Samavakāra (critical study)]
The Reddis and the Rayas - A Page from Deccan History < [November-December 1933]