Maga; 9 Definition(s)

Introduction

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In Hinduism

Purana

Maga (मग).—The brahmins residing in the island of Śāka are generally called Magas. The Brahmaparva of Bhaviṣya Purāṇa and the Sāmba Purāṇa speak about the Magas thus:

Sāmba, son of Kṛṣṇa, did severe penance to please Sūryadeva and pleased with the unwavering devotion of Sāmba, Sūrya gave him a luminous replica of himself for worship. Sāmba constructed a beautiful temple by the side of the Candrabhāgā river and installed the idol there. He then brought from Śākadvīpa the brahmins called Magas for conducting the ceremonies of the temple. All the eighteen families of Maga brahmins came and stayed near the temple at the request of Sāmba.

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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.

India history and geogprahy

Maga or Maka: We can accurately identify the area of the Indo-Greek King Maga or Maka because the area of western Bactria, western Tajikistan, eastern Tukmenistan and eastern Uzbekistan was well-known as the country of Maka. Most probably, the first Indo-Greek King of this area had a title of Soter Megas (ΣΩΤΗΡ ΜΕΓΑΣ) which is evident from the numismatic evidence. The descendants of Indo-Greek King Soter Megas also had the same title. Therefore, they were generally referred to as Maga or Maka kings. Gradually, the country of Maga kings also came be known as Maga. Since Zoroaster was born in this Maka kingdom, Zoroastrianism also came to be known as Maghism.

Maga (मग) or Maka is another name for Magas ( king of Cyrene in North Africa), with whom Asoka maintained a friendly relation.—Asoka maintained friendly relations not only with Ceylon and the Tāmil powers of the South but also with kings of countries outside India. They were Antiochus Theos, King of Syria and western India (Aṃtiyako Yonarājā), and even with the kings and neighbours to the north of the kingdom of Antiochus where dwelt four kings named severally Ptolemy (Turamayo), Antigonos (Aṃtikini), Magas (Maga or Maka), and Alexander (Alikasudara). Ptolemy Philadelphos was King of Egypt, Magas was King of Cyrene in North Africa, Antigonos Gonatas was King of Macedonia, and Alexander was King of Epirus (Rock Edict XIII).

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as 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

maga : (m.) a quadruped.

Maga, (another form of miga=Sk. mṛga, cp. Geiger, P. Gr. 12⁴) 1. animal for hunting, deer, antelope M. I, 173 (in simile); S. I, 199 (id.); A. I, 70; II, 23; Th. 1, 958, 989; Sn. 275, 763, 880; J. V, 267.—2. a stupid person J. VI, 206, 371. (Page 512)

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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.

Marathi-English dictionary

maga (मग).—ad (māgēṃ) Then, upon that, afterwards. 2 By and by; a little while hence; presently. 3 Then; that being the case; that standing as a ground or reason. Ex. tō gēlā maga tulā jāyāsa kāya jhālēṃ? pāūsa tara puṣkaḷa paḍalā maga pikēṃ kāṃ nāhīṃ ālīṃ? 4 It is often used as a mere expletive.

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māga (माग).—m A loom. 2 The pit made for the descent of the pedal in weaving. 3 (mārga S) Trace, track, vestige. v lāva, lāga, kāḍha. 4 R A channel to conduct water (through a plantation or garden). 5 The row or number of plants watered by one portion of the channel. 6 f C A large fishing net. māga kāḍhaṇēṃ or lāvaṇēṃ g. of o. To track, trace, follow out, bring to light.

maga (मग).—ad Then, afterwards. By and by.

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māga (माग).—m A loom. Trace. māga kāḍhaṇēṃ-lāvaṇēṃ Track, trace. f A large fishing net.

Sanskrit-English dictionary

Maga (मग).—

1) A magian.

2) A priest of the sun; B. P.

Derivable forms: magaḥ (मगः).

See also (synonyms): magu.

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