Ayudhiya, Āyudhīya: 10 definitions
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Ayudhiya means something in 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 Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraĀyudhīya (आयुधीय) refers to “soldiers armed with weapons”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 5), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “If the sun and moon should begin to be eclipsed when only half risen, deceitful men will suffer as well as sacrificial rites. [...] If they should be eclipsed when in the sign of Libra (Tulā), the people of the extreme border lands on the west, the people of Sindha, the trading classes and the people of Kaccha will be afflicted with miseries. If when in the sign of Scorpio (Vṛścika), the people of Udambara, of Madra, of Colā and of Yaudheya will all suffer miseries along with soldiers armed with poisoned weapons [i.e., viṣa-āyudhīya]”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryĀyudhīya.—(HRS), land granted for supplying troops in lieu of tax, as indicated by the Arthaśāstra. See amara. Note: āyudhīya 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
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryĀyudhīya (आयुधीय).—a. [āyudha-ini-cha] Bearing or using weapons.
-dhī, -dhīyaḥ A warrior; शिक्षाशक्तिं प्राहरन् दर्शयन्तो मुक्तामुक्तैरायुधैरायुधीयाः (śikṣāśaktiṃ prāharan darśayanto muktāmuktairāyudhairāyudhīyāḥ) Śiśupālavadha 18.11.
See also (synonyms): āyudhin.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀyudhīya (आयुधीय).—mfn.
(-yaḥ-yā-yaṃ) Relating to or connected with weapons. m.
(-yaḥ) A warrior. E. āyudha and chaṇ aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀyudhīya (आयुधीय).—i. e. āyudha + īya, adj. Military, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 7, 222.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀyudhīya (आयुधीय).—[adjective] & [masculine] = āyudhamṛt.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Āyudhīya (आयुधीय):—[from ā-yudh] mfn. relating to or living by arms
2) [v.s. ...] m. a warrior, soldier, [Pāṇini 4-4, 14; Manu-smṛti] [commentator or commentary] on [Yājñavalkya]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀyudhīya (आयुधीय):—(yaḥ) 1. m. Idem.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀyudhīya (ಆಯುಧೀಯ):—[noun] = ಆಯುಧಿಕ [ayudhika]2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ayudhiyaka.
Ends with: Sahasrayudhiya, Vishayudhiya.
Full-text: Ayudhika, Ayudhiyaka, Ayudhin, Sthavira, Jana, Visha, Ayudha.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 7.222 < [Section XVI - Subsequent Routine]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 35 - Revenue-Collectors and Spies < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Professions, Servants and Employed persons < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]