Skandaka: 7 definitions
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Skandaka means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraSkandaka (स्कन्दक) is the son of Dhāriṇī and king Jitaśatru from Śrāvastī, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.5 [The kidnapping of Sītā] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, as sage Sugupta narrated to Rāma: “Formerly there was a city, Kumbhakārakaṭa, and its king, Daṇḍaka. At that time in Śrāvastī there was King Jitaśatru; his wife was Dhāriṇī, and their son was Skandaka. They had a daughter, Purandarayaśas, and Daṇḍaka, the lord of Kumbhakārakaṭa, married her. [...]”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossarySkandaka.—(HD), a petty officer; probably the head of the village administration. See Rājataraṅgiṇī, V. 175. Note: skandaka is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Skandaka.—(Ind. Ant., Vol. XIII, p. 69), an instalment; cf. skandha. Note: skandaka 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 dictionarySkandaka (स्कन्दक).—
1) One who leaps.
2) A soldier.
Derivable forms: skandakaḥ (स्कन्दकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySkandaka (स्कन्दक).—m.
(-kaḥ) 1. One who leaps. 2. A soldier.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySkandaka (स्कन्दक).—[skanda + ka], m. A soldier, [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 5, 174.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Skandaka (स्कन्दक):—[from skand] m. one who leaps or springs, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
2) [v.s. ...] a soldier, [ib.]
3) [v.s. ...] n. ([probably]) a kind of metre, [Sāhitya-darpaṇa] (cf. skandhaka).
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Skandaka (स्कन्दक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Khaṃdaga, Khaṃdaya.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Skandakacarya, Skandakagrama, Skandakanta, Skandakatha, Skandakavaca.
Ends with: Askandaka, Praskandaka, Vyaskandaka.
Full-text: Skandakagrama, Askandaka, Khamdaya, Skandha, Khandaga, Skandakacarya, Chatrapalasha, Kritangala, Vyakhyaprajnapti, Kumbhakarakata, Purandarayashas, Dharini, Dandaka, Jitashatru.
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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - Dialogue with Skandaka < [Chapter 1]
Introduction to book 2 < [Book 2]
Part 1 - Ṛṣabhadatta and Devānandā < [Chapter 33]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 9: Story of Jaṭāyus < [Chapter V - The kidnapping of Sītā]
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
3. Harivijaya in Kuntaka’s treatment < [Chapter 3 - Kuntaka’s estimation of Mahākāvyas of other Poets]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 5.1 - The main Twelve Angas < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
On Ancient Greek and Ancient Indian Drama < [January – March, 1990]