Chayana: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chayana means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chayana has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cayana.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Chāyaṇa (छायण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Chādana.
2) Chāyaṇa (छायण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Chādana.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cayanakam, Cayanakkirukam, Cayanam, Cayanapokam, Cayanatam, Cayanatanam, Chayanabbe, Chayanabbeaum, Chayanabbeyaum, Chayanata, Chayanataka, Chayanati, Chayanatta.
Ends with (+6): Acchayana, Acchayana, Agnichayana, Apachayana, Archayana, Ishtakachayana, Occhayana, Pacchayana, Pacchayana, Padicchayana, Padicchayana, Padicchayana, Prachayana, Samachayana, Samchayana, Sanchayana, Tegicchayana, Tigicchayana, Tigimchayana, Timgicchayana.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Chayana, Chāyaṇa; (plurals include: Chayanas, Chāyaṇas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section LXXXVIII < [Anugita Parva]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter LXXXII - Yoga instructions for acquirement of the supernatural powers of anima-minuteness &c. < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter LXXVIII - Beautification of chudala < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 41 - The Incarnations of Vishnu < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]