Jhay: 1 definition
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Jhay 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.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarJhay (झय्).—A short term (प्रत्याहार (pratyāhāra)) for the fourth, third, second and first consonants of the five classes, after which ह् (h) is changed into the cognate of the preceding consonant while श् (ś), is changed into छ् (ch) optionally; cf. P. VIII. 4.62, 63.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Jhaya, Jhayajhuya, Jhayaka, Jhayamm, Jhayana, Jhayanta, Jhayati, Jhayavva, Jhayi, Jhayin, Jhayitva, Jhayyata bhatta.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 8.23 < [Chapter 8 - Literary Qualities]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)