Kaddama: 3 definitions
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Kaddama means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
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Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykaddama : (m.) mud; mire.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKaddama, (Derivation unknown. Sk. kardama) mud, mire, filth Nd2 374 (=paṅka); J. I, 100; III, 220 (written kadamo in verse and kaddemo in gloss); VI, 240, 390; PvA. 189 (=paṅka), 215; compared with moral im�-� purities J. III, 290 & Miln. 35. ° free from mud or dirt, clean Vin. II, 201, of a lake J. III, 289; fig. pure of character J. III, 290. 첹岹ī첹ٲ made muddy or dirty, defiled J. VI, 59 (kilesehi).

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Kaddama (कद्द�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kardama.
2) Kaddama (कद्द�) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kardama.
2) Kaddama has the following synonyms: Kaddamaga.
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 (+2): Kaddamabahula, Kaddamabbhantara, Kaddamabhava, Kaddamadaha, Kaddamaga, Kaddamagahana, Kaddamagandhika, Kaddamalepanakara, Kaddamalulita, Kaddamamakkhita, Kaddamamakkhitasarira, Kaddamamissa, Kaddamamodaka, Kaddamantara, Kaddamapamsumissaka, Kaddamaparikha, Kaddamasevalavirahita, Kaddamavila, Kaddamibhuta, Kaddamikata.
Full-text (+13): Kaddamaparikha, Kaddamodaka, Guthakaddama, Kaddamasevalavirahita, Kamakaddama, Kaddamalepanakara, Nikkaddama, Kaddamupari, Tanukakaddama, Mahakaddama, Kaddamamissa, Gandhamissakakaddama, Kaddamabahula, Khuracchinnakaddama, Kaddamamakkhita, Kaddamadaha, Kaddamabbhantara, Pakatikaddama, Phalitakaddama, Kalalakaddama.
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Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks� rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Mahapurana of Puspadanta (critical study) (by Ratna Nagesha Shriyan)