Chala, Chola, Chorik, Chorika, Chol: 31 definitions
Introduction:
Chala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity, Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, biology. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chhala.
Ambiguity: Although Chala has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cala. It further has the optional forms Chola, , , Chorik, Chorika, Choḷa-a, Cholia-a, Chola-a, Choḷa-dna, Cholia-dana, Chola-dana, Chora-a, Chora-, Chora-nika-a, Chora-ṇika-, Chala-a, Chala-na, Chala-ṇa, Chala-na-a and Chala-ṇa-.
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In Hinduism
Nyaya (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: NyyaChala (छल) refers to “quibbling�. It is one of the sixteen categories of discussion (貹ٳ) according to the doctrine of the ⲹ-ūٰ by Akṣapda. The sixteen 貹ٳs represent a method of intellectual analysis and categorize everything that is knowable and nameable.
: Shodhganga: A study of Nyya-vaiśeṣika categoriesChala (छल, “quibbling�) refers to the fourteenth of the sixteen 貹ٳs (“cٱǰ�) in the first chapter of Gautama’s Nyyasūtra (2nd century CE). Chala is a kind of playing upon words, ideas and metaphors. One says a sentence in a certain meaning, but the opponent changes the meaning of the sentence to show it as fallacious. It is known as chala. Gautama says that chala is the opposition to a statement by the assumption of an alternative meaning.

Nyaya (न्या�, nyaya) refers to a school of Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. The Nyaya philosophy is known for its theories on logic, methodology and epistemology, however, it is closely related with Vaisheshika in terms of metaphysics.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nṭya-śstraChala (छल, “deception�) refers to one of the thirteen types of īٳ, according to the Nṭyaśstra chapter 20. Vīthi represents one of the 岹śū貹 or, “ten kinds of dramatic plays�, which are said to have originated from the various styles (ṛtپ), discussed in chapter 22 of the same work.
: archive.org: Natya ShastraChala (छल).—One of the thirteen types of īٳ;—When after alluring one by replies, something opposite is done through those very replies being considered meaningless, it is an instance of Deception (chala).

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Ayurveda (science of life)
: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsChala (छल):—[chalam] Fraudulent or delusive statements and unmeaning verbosity

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationChala (छल) refers to “deceitful�, according to the Śivapurṇa 2.3.25 (“The seven celestial sages test Prvatī�).—Accordingly, as Śiva said to the seven Sages: “[...] O brahmins, she is desirous of attaining me as her husband. She is being served by her maids. She has discarded all other desires. She is determined in her resolve. O excellent sages, you go there at my bidding. With love in mind, conduct the test of her resolve. O virtuous ones of good rites, at my bidding, you need not hesitate to employ even deceitful [i.e., -ṃyܰٲ] and critical remarks�.

The Purana (पुरा�, purṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (mantra)Chala (छल) refers to “covertly (learning a mantra)� according to the Viṣṇutilaka (Mantrayoga, 148-52).—Mantras refers to “that which is chanted by people to obtain their spiritual aspirations�. The Viṣṇutilaka states that a mantra cannot be learnt by an aspirant accidently or covertly (chala), and those learnt in an unethical manner do not yield fruits. The aspirant has to stay in the gurukula for 12-15 years, systematically learning from his Guru, all the mandated scriptures, with rigorous practice, which will facilitate him to master the desired mantra.
Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, Գٰśٰ) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.
General definition (in Hinduism)
: WikiPedia: HinduismChala (चल): A Kaurava warrior.
India history and geography
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryChala.�(IE 8-8), meaning uncertain; probably, a pretext. (EI 30), probably, a plea, or persecution, prosecution. Note: chala is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (history)Chola Dynasty (300 BCE�1279 CE):—The last important phase of art in South India is a mingling of late Chalukya and late Chola art under the Vijayanagara monarchs. A great builder of Chola art and architecture was Kulottunga III (AD 1178-1218). He built the Kampaharesvara Temple at Tribhuvanam and also at Kanchi, Madurai, Chidambaram, Tiruvidaimarudur and Darasuram. Due to the enthusiasm of the Chola kings, Saivism swept over the whole of South India and reached beyond the seas. Thousands of temples were built, giving full rein to the architects and image-makers. This passion was paralleled by a desire to improve the images.
A boom in bronze images marked the Chola period (AD 850-1200). In each temple, though the liṅga remained the central fixed image of worship, there were many movable pieces to be taken out in spectacular processions to stimulate the imagination of the people and help to spread and consolidate the dominant religion. Stone images were not suitable for this purpose and metal ones had to be cast in large numbers. These movable figures were smaller and were mounted on a base, which had either circular holes to thread the poles through, or were provided with lashing rings to secure the image to a litter to be carried in procession.

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Biology (plants and animals)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chola in India is the name of a plant defined with Casuarina equisetifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Casuarina equisetifolia L. ex J.R. & G. Forster (among others).
2) Chola is also identified with Cicer arietinum It has the synonym Ononis crotalarioides M.E. Jones, nom. illeg. (etc.).
3) Chola is also identified with Cinnamomum verum It has the synonym Camphora mauritiana Lukman. (etc.).
4) Chola is also identified with Vigna unguiculata It has the synonym Dolichos hastifolius Schnizl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nomenclature et Iconographie des Canneliers et Camphriers (1889)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journ. Arn. Arb. (1950)
· Centuria II. Plantarum (1756)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Flora Indica (1768)
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chala in India is the name of a plant defined with Altingia excelsa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Liquidambar altingiana Blume.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1977)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Verhandelingen van het bataviaasch genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen (1790)
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Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarychala (छल).—m n (S) Disguise; an assumed form; a counterfeit appearance. 2 A sham, pretence, feint. 3 Teasing, harassing, annoying. 4 Fraud, trickery, circumvention.
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chaḷa (छळ).—m (chala S) Teasing, tormenting, harassing, persecuting. 2 Confounded with chala q. v. chaḷīṃ chaḷaṇēṃ To torment.
: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishchala (छल).�m n Disguise. A pretence. Fraud. Teasing.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryChala (छल).—[chal-ac]
1) Fraud, trick, deceit, deception; विद्मह� शठ पलायनच्छलानि (vidmahe śaṭha palyanacchalni) R.19.31; छलमत्र � गृह्यत� (chalamatra na gṛhyate) Mk. 9.18; Y.1.61; Manusmṛti 8.49,187; Amaruśataka 16; Śśܱ 13.11.
2) Roguery, knavery.
3) A plea, pretext, guise, semblance (often used in this sense to denote an ܳٱṣ�); असुरक्षाहि बहुच्छला� श्रियः (asurakṣhi bahucchal� śriya�) Kirtrjunīya 2.39; परिखावलयच्छलेन या � परेषां ग्रहणस्य गोचर� (parikhvalayacchalena y na pareṣṃ grahaṇasya gocar) N.2.95; प्रत्यर्प्� पूजामुपदाच्छले� (pratyarpya pūjmupadcchalena) R.7.3; 6.54;16.28; Bhaṭṭikvya 1.1; Amaruśataka 15; Mlatīmdhava (Bombay) 9.1.
4) Intention.
5) Wickedness.
6) A family.
7) Design, device.
8) Fiction, circumvention.
9) Deceitful disputation, perverting the sense of words; विधर्म� परधर्मश्� आभास उपमा छल� � अधर्मशाखाः पञ्चेम� धर्मज्ञोऽधर्मवत् त्यजेत� (vidharma� paradharmaśca bhsa upam � | adharmaśkh� pañcem dharmajño'dharmavat tyajet) Bhgavata 7.15.12.
1) Difficult subject; ब्रह्म हि प्रचुरच्छलम् (brahma hi pracuracchalam) Mahbhrata (Bombay) 12.328.6.
Derivable forms: � (छल�), chalam (छलम्).
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(छा�).—Bark; a bark-garment.
Derivable forms: � (छालः), (छालम�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryChala (छल).—n.
(-�) 1. Wickedness. 2. Fraud, circumvention, trick, stratagem. 3. Design, device. E. chala to cut, alac affix, and the radical finai rejected.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryChala (छल).� (cf. vb. skhal), 1. Fraud, [峾ⲹṇa] 4, 57, 10. 2. Artful management, [Բśٰ] 8, 49. 3. Pretext, [Śśܱ] 9, 48. 4. Intention, Mrk. P. 25, 10.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryChala (छल).—[neuter] ([masculine]) fraud, deceit, pretence, delusion, appearance, fiction. °� & [instrumental] with fraud, deceitfully; chalatas under the disguise of (—�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Chala (छल):—[from chal] n. (�skhal) (exceptionally m., [Bhgavata-purṇa vii, 15, 12]; [gana] 徱) fraud, deceit, sham, guise, pretence, delusion, semblance, fiction, feint, trick, fallacy (often ifc., e.g. ܱ貹-Բ, ‘under pretence of gifts of honour� id est. with feigned gifts, [Raghuvaṃśa vii, 27]; Ჹś-Բ, ‘under the semblance of dust�, [xvi, 28]; See 첹Բⲹ-, dharma-, -), [Manu-smṛti viii, 49 and] (a-cch, [negative]), [187; Mahbhrata] etc. (ifc. f(). , [Kathsaritsgara lxii, 164])
2) [v.s. ...] deceitful disputation, perverting the sense of words, [Nyyasūtra i, 51 ff.; Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]
3) [v.s. ...] wickedness, [Horace H. Wilson]; for sthala, [Mahbhrata xiii. 7257]
4) [v.s. ...] m. Name of a son of Dala, [Viṣṇu-purṇa iv, 4, 47];
5) (छल�):—[from chala > chal] f. ifc. in names of several treatises or chapters belonging to, [Sma-veda] (e.g. -ū-, ūⲹ-, etc., qq.vv.)
6) (छा�):�m. ([gana] 徱, not in [Kśik-ṛtپ] and, [Gaṇaratna-mahodadhi]) Cyprinus Rohita, [Demetrius Galanos’s Lexiko: sanskritikes, anglikes, hellenikes]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryChala (छल):�(�) 1. n. Wickedness, deception.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Chala (छल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Chala.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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.
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Chala (छल) [Also spelled chhal]:�(nm) guile, deception; trick, ruse; sham; -[첹貹ṭa] dodge and duplicity; ~[ghta] assassination; ~[ghtī] an assassin; -[ṃd] guile and wile; ~[ṃdī] fraudulent, deceitful; -[chidra] guile and wile; -[bala se] by hook or crook, by fair means or foul; fraudulently.
2) (छा�) [Also spelled chhal]:�(nf) bark.
3) Chl (छाला) [Also spelled chhala]:�(nm) a blister, burn; [chle paḍan/hon] to have blisters.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Chala (छल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Chala.
2) Chala (छल) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Chala.
3) (छा�) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Chga.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusChala (ಛಲ):�
1) [noun] the quality of being firmly resolved, determined; firmness of the mind; resoluteness.
2) [noun] the quality or state of being obstinate or being unreasonably adhering to one’s purpose, opinion; stubbornness.
3) [noun] a firm hold or control.
4) [noun] a resolute, determined man.
5) [noun] ಛಲದಂ� [chaladamka] chaladanka (used as a title) one who achieves something, working for it resolutely despite odds; 2. a man who is unreasonably obstinate; ಛಲದಂ� ಮಲ್ಲ [chaladamka malla] chaladanka malla = ಛಲದಂ� [chaladamka].
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Chala (ಛಲ):�
1) [noun] a false reason or motive put forth to hide the real one; an excuse; a pretext.
2) [noun] an instance of cheating; deceit; fraud; trickery.
3) [noun] (in a court of law) the act of passing severe judgement, censuring or faultfinding in another’s statement or argument.
4) [noun] (pros.) a skilful statement, remark or complimentary that is nicely phrased with pleasing words, but, in fact, meant to be a condemning remark.
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Chaḷa (ಛಳ):—[noun] = ಛಲ [chala]2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Chala (छल):—n. 1. fraud; dissembling; 2. pretext; pretense; 3. trickery; deception; knavery; 4. a divine design; fate;
2) (छा�):—n. 1. wave; spray; ripple; 2. bark; skin; rind; 3. flax;
3) Chl (छाला):—n. 1. skin; leather; hide; 2. bark; 3. fig. land; field;
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryChol (छोला):—n. a mixture of grams, lentils, peas, soybeans, etc.;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
Pali-English dictionary
[Pali to Burmese]
: Sutta: Tipiṭaka Pḷi-Myanmar Dictionary (တိပိဋက-ပါဠိမြန်မ� အဘိဓာန�)�
(Burmese text): (�) ပယ်ဖျက်ခြင်း၊ သူတစ်ပါးစကားကိ� ပယ်ဖျက်ခြင်း။ (�) ကောက်ကျစ�-စဉ်းလဲခြင်း၊ လိမ်လည�-လှည့်ပတ�-ခြင်း။ (�) ချွတ်ချော်ခြင်း။ မူရင်းကြည့်ပါ။
(Auto-Translation): (1) Rejection, rejection of someone else's words. (2) Contradiction, deception - evasion. (3) Missing or omission. Please refer to the original.

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dana, A, Niga, Cho, Chala, Lila, Cora, Na.
Starts with (+18): Calaka, Calakkam, Calakkaran, Calakkiramam, Calaku, Calati, Chalabhijatiya Sutta, Chalabhinna, Chalacetana, Chalachalana, Chalachali, Chalachalisu, Chalachhada, Chaladruma, Chaladyuta, Chalagara, Chalagarti, Chalagedi, Chalagedu, Chalagrahaka.
Full-text (+405): Shala, Kali, Calaka, Chalana, Acala, Calacala, Nishchala, Brihakchala, Vakchala, Calani, Chalavadi, Chalavada, Gochala, Pachala, Chalita, Colanatu, Karikala, Calalinga, Nillacchita, Kanyakachala.
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The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 2 - Balliya chola (A.D. 950) < [Chapter XX - The Telugu Cholas (Chodas)]
Part 1 - The Haihayas of Konamandala (A.D. 1073�1364) < [Chapter II - The Haihayas]
Part 50 - A New Family of the Telugu Cholas (Nellore) < [Chapter XX - The Telugu Cholas (Chodas)]
Philosophy of Charaka-samhita (by Asokan. G)
Dialectical terms (22): Quibble (chala) < [Chapter 7 - Logic and Dialectical Speculations]
Fundamental Categories (貹ٳ or tattva) [in Charaka philosophy] < [Chapter 2 - Fundamental Categories]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.18.10 < [Chapter 18 - Uddhava Hears the Gopīs� Words and Returns to Mathur]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Chapter III - Vikrama Chola (a.d. 1118-1135)
Temples in Nidur < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Appendix 1: Three Chieftains mentioned in inscriptions < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
History of Arulala Perumal Temple < [Chapter 1]
Adavalleswarar or Adavalleeswarar Temple (Architecture) < [Chapter 4]
Etymology of Munnur < [Chapter 1]
Kingship in early Medieval India (by Sudip Narayan Maitra)
Part 4 - Kaveri Delta region: Sub Period III: 900-1300 A.D. < [Chapter 4 - Kingship and Polity in Kaveri Delta Region]
Part 5 - Caste Status (of the Kaveri Delta and the Cholas) < [Chapter 5 - The Cholas and the Eastern Gangas (comparative study)]
Part 2 - Kaveri Delta region: Sub Period I: 300-600 A.D. < [Chapter 4 - Kingship and Polity in Kaveri Delta Region]
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