Kya; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
Kya 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.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Kya (क्य).—Common term for the Vikaraṇas क्यच्, क्यङ् (kyac, kyaṅ) and क्यञ् (kyañ); cf. नः क्ये (naḥ kye) P. I. 4.15, also cf. P.III.2.170, VI. 4. 50.
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarVyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
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Satapatha Brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 3, brāhmaṇa 4 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 4, brāhmaṇa 1 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 3, brāhmaṇa 5 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 149-150 < [Chapter 5 - The Doctrine of Sound (‘Word-Sound’) being the Origin of the World]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 3 - Controversy with the Monists by Mādhava Mukunda < [Chapter XXI - The Nimbārka School of Philosophy]
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)