Maratta, Māratta, Maraṭṭa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Maratta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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
Kavya (poetry)
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)Maraṭṭa (मरट्ट) in Prakrit refers to “pride”, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—(Alsdorf 1936 p. 481).
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
India history and geography
Source: academia.edu: Minor Chiefs and "Hero" in Ancient TamilakamMarāṭṭa (goldsmiths of Marāṭha) is a name related to the historical geography and rulers of ancient Tamil Nadu, occuring in Sangam literature such as the Akanāṉūṟu and the Puṟanāṉūṟu.—Notes: (Maṇimēkalai 19.107)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMāratta, (nt.) (*Māra-tvaṃ) state of, or existence as a Māra god, Māraship Vbh. 337. (Page 530)
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mara-tali-kattiati, Marattaccar, Marattakam, Marattakkali, Marattam, Marattar, Marattattu.
Ends with: Amaratta, Ramaratta, Tamaratta.
Full-text: Samrajyalakshmipithika, Marattam, Vanni.
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section L < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)