Nangala, Naṅgala, Naṃgala, Nāṅgalā, Namgala: 8 definitions
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Nangala means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Nāṅgalā (नाङ्गला) or Nāṃgalā is the name of a village visited by Mahāvīra during his fifth year of spiritual-exertion.—After Haleduga, the Lord moved ahead and reached Āvarta via Nāṅgalā. There he became meditative at the temple of Baladeva. After moving ahead, they reached ‘Kalambukā’, where the rulers of the mountainous region were two brothers, Megha and Kālahastī.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
Naṃgala or Laṃgala is the name of a river found in India.—Dr. B. M. Barua remarks that it represents the river Nāgāvali, which also bears the name of Laṅguliā. The river Naṃgala lies between the delta of the Godāvarī and Mahānadī. It rises in the hills at Kalahandi, and flows south through the district of Ganjam to empty itself into the Bay of Bengal.
Nangala is an Assamese term referring to “A traditional gate”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
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
naṅgala : (nt.) a plough.
Naṅgala, (nt.) (Ved. lāṅgala; naṅgala by dissimilation through subsequent nasal, cp. Milinda›Menandros. Etym. unknown, prob. dialectical (already in RV IV. 574), because unconnected with other Aryan words for plough. Cp. Balūčī naṅgār) a plough S. I, 115; III, 155; A. III, 64; Sn. 77 (yuga° yoke & plough); Sn. p. 13; J. I, 57; Th. 2, 441 (=sīra ThA. 270); SnA 146; VvA. 63, 65; PvA. 133 (dun° hard to plough); DhA. I, 223 (aya°); III, 67 (id.).
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Ṇaṃgala (णंगल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Lāṅgala.
Ṇaṃgala has the following synonyms: Ṇaṃgara.
2) Ṇaṃgala (णंगल) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Lāṅgula.
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)
Partial matches: Nanga, Lu, A.
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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 379-380 - The Story of Venerable Naṅgala Kula (Attachment to Old Clothes) < [Chapter 25 - Bhikkhu Vagga (The Monk)]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 2289: Way of Self-Realization Through Thought Process < [Tantra Eight (ettam tantiram) (verses 2122-2648)]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 199 < [Gujarati-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Page 817 < [Gujarati-Hindi-English, Volume 1]
Page 30 < [Gujarati-Hindi-English, Volume 1]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Architecture (d): Entrance Gate < [Chapter 3]
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
27. Auspicious and Inauspicious Signs Pertaining to women < [Chapter 3 - Social Conditions]
1. Professions and Agriculture in ancient India < [Chapter 4 - Economic Conditions]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
2.3. Army and Warfare in ancient India < [Chapter 9 - Economic, Political and Religious conditions]