Mintha, Mimtha, Miṃṭha, Miṇṭha: 1 definition
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Mintha 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
Kavya (poetry)
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)Miṃṭha (मिंठ) in Prakrit (or Miṇṭha in Sanskrit) refers to “mahout” (i.e., person responsible for the care and management of an elephant [?]), as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—(NS 299).
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mintaccol, Mintapal, Mintatu.
Ends with: Samintha.
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