Ghanacakra, Ghaṇacakra: 2 definitions

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Ghanacakra means something in Marathi. 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.

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[«previous next»] — Ghanacakra in Marathi glossary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

ghaṇacakra (घणचक्र).—m corruptly ghanacakara or ghanacakkara m f (S ghana Cloud, cakra Assemblage.) The clouds, the clouds as a revolving mass. 2 A dense body of clouds. 3 fig. A close and heavy fight; a strenuous struggle; an arduous conflict. Ex. hōta yuddhācēṃ gha0 || vīrabhadrēṃ saṃhārilē asura ||. In this sense with or without the word yuddhācā, as in the sense just preceding, with or without pāvasācā. 4 (With jēvaṇā- cā) A sumptuous or profuse entertainment: also with such words as gāṇyācā-nācaṇyācā-khēḷaṇyācā- tamāśācā-lāḍavāñcā-pōḷyācā-tupācā &c. Brisk or tumultuous singing, dancing &c., or overflowing plenty of good eatables, gay spectacles &c. 5 Usedas ad & a In dense masses or heavy torrents--clouds forming or rain falling: close and vehement--fighting: dense, thick, profound, heavy--a forest, foliage, darkness, shade, sleep: exuberant--crops, supplies, eatables: extensive and animated--business, an establishment.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

ghanacakra (घनचक्र).—m The clouds, as a revolving mass. A close and heavy fight, a strenuous struggle, an arduous conflict.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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