Shallakiya, Śallakīya: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Shallakiya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Śallakīya can be transliterated into English as Sallakiya or Shallakiya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Shallakiya in Sanskrit glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Śallakīya (शल्लकीय):—[from śal] m. = śallakī-drava, [Mahābhārata] ([Bombay edition] and [Calcutta edition] sallakīya)

2) Sallakīya (सल्लकीय):—sallakī, sallakīya = śall q.v.

[Sanskrit to German]

Shallakiya in German

context information

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.

Discover the meaning of shallakiya or sallakiya in the context of Sanskrit from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: