Sankhiya, Saṅkhiyā, Samkhiya: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sankhiya 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySaṅkhiyā, -dhamma form of talk, the trend of talk D. I, 2; DA. I, 43. Cp. saṅkhyā. (Page 665)
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 dictionarySankhiya in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) arsenic, white arsenic; —[dena] to poison; to ad minister arsenic..—sankhiya (संखिया) is alternatively transliterated as Saṃkhiyā.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Saṃkhiya (संखिय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śāṅki.
2) Saṃkhiyā (संखिया) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Śaṅkhikā.
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.
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Ends with: Ekasankhiya.
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