Lan, Laṅ: 6 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Vyakarana
Languages
1. Sanskrit
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Introduction:

Lan 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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Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)

Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammar

Laṅ (लङ्).—Name given to the affixes of the imperfect tense; cf. अनद्यतने लङ् (anadyatane laṅ) P. III. 2.111, explained by Bhațțoji as भूतानद्यतने लङ् स्यात् (bhūtānadyatane laṅ syāt) in his Siddhānta-Kaumudi.

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Vyakarana (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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Laṅ (लङ्).—A technical term used by Pāṇini to denote the Imperfect tense or its terminations.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Laṅ (लङ्).—[substantive] the imperfect & its endings ([grammar]).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Laṅ (लङ्):—(in gram.) a technical term for the terminations of the Imperfect or for that tense itself (cf. 1. la).

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Laṅ (लङ्) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Lala.

[Sanskrit to German]

Lan in German

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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.

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Search found 57 books and stories containing Lan, Laṅ; (plurals include: Lans, Laṅs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Sugalārthamālā of Peruntānam Nārāyaṇan Nampūtiri < [Chapter 1 - Śāstrakāvyas—A Brief Survey]

Rāmavarmamahārājacaritra of Vaikkath Pāccu Mūttatu < [Chapter 1 - Śāstrakāvyas—A Brief Survey]

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European Conference of Psychologists of Religion (Nijmegen, 1979) < [Volume 49-2 (1980)]

The Psychology of Religion: Beliefs, Representations, or Mechanisms? < [Volume 63-2 (1987)]

Temple, Religion, and Society: Insights from Bali by David J. Stuart-Fox < [Volume 130 (2005)]

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