Makkhaṇa, Makkhana: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Makkhaṇa means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Makkhan.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarymakkhaṇa : (nt.) smearing; anointing with.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryMakkhaṇa, (nt.) (fr. mṛkṣ, cp. *Sk. mrakṣaṇa) smearing, oil J. III, 120; Miln. 11 (tela°); Dhtp 538. (Page 512)
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMakkhana (मक्खन) [Also spelled makkhan]:—(nm) butter; ~[bāja] a flatterer, sycophant; ~[bājī] flattery, sycophancy; -[lagānā] to butter up, to flatter; -[sā mulāyama] as soft as butter.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryMakkhaṇa (मक्खण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mrakṣaṇa.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Sammakkhana, Mrakshana, Telamakkhana, Makhana, Makkhan, Makkheti, Mraksha.
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