Talaya, Tālaya: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Talaya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Kavya (poetry)
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)Tālaya (तालय) in Prakrit (or Tālaka in Sanskrit) refers to a “bar, bolt, bolt”, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—(CDIAL 5749; ST p. 67; 142).
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’.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryTalāya (तलाय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Taḍāga.
Talāya has the following synonyms: Talāga.
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: Talayantra, Talayara, Talayattu.
Query error!
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Talaya, Tālaya, Talāya; (plurals include: Talayas, Tālayas, Talāyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.16.179 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
1. Economic conditions of ancient India < [Chapter 9 - Economic, Political and Religious conditions]
Journal of the European Ayurvedic Society (by Inge Wezler)
Alchemy Scenes in Jain Literature < [Volume 1 (1990)]
Kadambari Studies (on the basis of Bhanuchandra) (by Jayanti Tripathy)