Skandaka: 8 definitions
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Skandaka means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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)
Skandaka (स्कन्दक) is the son of Dhāriṇī and king Jitaśatru from Śrāvastī, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.5 [The kidnapping of Sītā] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, as sage Sugupta narrated to Rāma: “Formerly there was a city, Kumbhakārakaṭa, and its king, Daṇḍaka. At that time in Śrāvastī there was King Jitaśatru; his wife was Dhāriṇī, and their son was Skandaka. They had a daughter, Purandarayaśas, and Daṇḍaka, the lord of Kumbhakārakaṭa, married her. [...]”.
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
Skandaka.—(HD), a petty officer; probably the head of the village administration. See Rājataraṅgiṇī, V. 175. Note: skandaka is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Skandaka.—(Ind. Ant., Vol. XIII, p. 69), an instalment; cf. skandha. Note: skandaka 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Skandaka (स्कन्दक).—
1) One who leaps.
2) A soldier.
Derivable forms: skandakaḥ (स्कन्दकः).
Skandaka (स्कन्दक).—m.
(-kaḥ) 1. One who leaps. 2. A soldier.
Skandaka (स्कन्दक).—[skanda + ka], m. A soldier, [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 5, 174.
1) Skandaka (स्कन्दक):—[from skand] m. one who leaps or springs, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
2) [v.s. ...] a soldier, [ib.]
3) [v.s. ...] n. ([probably]) a kind of metre, [Sāhitya-darpaṇa] (cf. skandhaka).
Skandaka (स्कन्दक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Khaṃdaga, Khaṃdaya.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Skandaka (स्कन्दक):—n. Med. & Chem. coagulant;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Skandakacarya, Skandakagrama, Skandakanta, Skandakatha, Skandakavaca.
Full-text (+0): Skandakagrama, Skandakacarya, Askandaka, Skandak, Khamdaya, Skandha, Khandaga, Chatrapalasha, Kritangala, Vyakhyaprajnapti, Kumbhakarakata, Purandarayashas, Dharini, Dandaka, Jitashatru.
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Political history of Kashmir (from A.D. 600–1200) (by Krishna Swaroop Saxena)
Part 6 - Village Administration of ancient Kashmir < [Chapter 15 - Administration]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - Dialogue with Skandaka < [Chapter 1]
Part 1 - Ṛṣabhadatta and Devānandā < [Chapter 33]
Introduction to book 2 < [Book 2]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 9: Story of Jaṭāyus < [Chapter V - The kidnapping of Sītā]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
40. The previous birth of Jatayu < [Chapter 4 - Intervening Stories]
Traces of Mysticism in Jainism (Study) (by Sadhvi Madhystha Prabha)
2.5. Traces of Mysticism in the Bhagavaī (Bhagavatī Sūtra) < [Chapter 3 - Mysticism in Śramaṇic Literature]
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
3. Harivijaya in Kuntaka’s treatment < [Chapter 3 - Kuntaka’s estimation of Mahākāvyas of other Poets]