Samshayika, Sāṃśayika: 13 definitions
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Samshayika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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.
The Sanskrit term Sāṃśayika can be transliterated into English as Samsayika or Samshayika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Kama-shastra (the science of Love-making)
Sāṃśayika (सांशयिक) or Sāṃśayikatva refers to “that which is doubtful” (whether it bears fruit), according to the Vātsyāyana’s Kāmasūtra: a Sanskrit text from the 2nd century dealing with eroticism, sexuality and emotional fulfillment in life belonging to Kāmaśāstra (the ancient Indian science of love-making).—Accordingly, “[Objection]—The Lokayatikas say: Religious ordinances should not be observed, for they bear a future fruit, and at the same time it is also doubtful (sāṃśayika-tva) whether they will bear any fruit at all. What foolish person will give away that which is in his own hands into the hands of another? Moreover, it is better to have a pigeon today than a peacock tomorrow; and a copper coin which we have the certainty of obtaining, is better than a gold coin, the possession of which is doubtful. [Answer]—It is not so. 1st. Holy Writ, which ordains the practice of Dharma, does not admit of a doubt. [...] Vatsyayana is therefore of opinion that the ordinances of religion must be obeyed.”.
Kamashastra (कामशास्त्र, kāmaśāstra) deals with ancient Indian science of love-making, passion, emotions and other related topics dealing with the pleasures of the senses.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
1a) Sāṃśayika (सांशयिक) refers to an aspect of mithyātva (false belief) as defined by Devagupta in his 11th century Nava-pada-prakaraṇa (with Laghu-vṛtti). Accordingly, sāṃśayika refers to a state of uncertainty or hesitation between various viewpoints.
1b) Sāṃśayika is also defined by Āśādhara in his 13th century Sāgāra-dharmāmṛta. Accordingly, sāṃśayika refers to an attitude of indecision, as defined by Devagupta.
1c) Sāṃśayika is also defined by Amitagati in his 11th century Śrāvakācāra. Accordingly, sāṃśayika refers to the attitude of uncertainty about the right faith.
Mithyātva refers to the direct opposite of samyaktva, and is defined by Hemacandra in his 12th century Yogaśāstra verse 2.17 as belief in false divinities, false gurus, and false scriptures.
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
Sāṃśayika.—(CII 1), ‘of doubtful value’. Note: sāṃśayika is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
sāṃśayika (सांशयिक).—a S Dubious or doubtful; bearing ambiguity, uncertainty, obscurity &c. 2 Doubting, being of unsettled opinion or mind respecting.
sāṃśayika (सांशयिक).—a Dubious; doubting.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Sāṃśayika (सांशयिक).—a. (-kī f.)
1) Doubtful.
2) Uncertain, irresolute.
-kam A doubtful or dangerous deed; न हि सांशयिकं कुर्यादित्युवाच बृहस्पतिः (na hi sāṃśayikaṃ kuryādityuvāca bṛhaspatiḥ) Pañcatantra (Bombay) 3.12.
Sāṃśayika (सांशयिक).—mfn.
(-kaḥ-kī-kaṃ) 1. Dubious, doubtful. 2. Uncertain, irresolute, in doubt. E. saṃśaya doubt, ṭhañ aff.
Sāṃśayika (सांशयिक).—i. e. saṃśaya + ika, adj. 1. Dubious, Pañc, iii. [distich] 11. 2. Irresolute.
Sāṃśayika (सांशयिक).—[feminine] ī doubtful, uncertain.
1) Sāṃśayika (सांशयिक):—mf(ī)n. ([from] saṃ-śaya) doubtful, dubious, [Nirukta, by Yāska; Āpastamba; Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa]
2) hazardous, [Kāmandakīya-nītisāra] ([varia lectio])
3) in doubt, uncertain, irresolute, sceptical, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Sāṃśayika (सांशयिक):—[(kaḥ-kī-kaṃ) a.] Dubious, uncertain; irresolute.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sāṃsayika (सांसयिक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Saṃsaia.
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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Starts with: Samshayikatva.
Full-text: Samshayikatva, Asamshayika, Samsaia, Mithyatva.
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