English Meaning of ramayana

Meaning of 'ramayana'

n (S) An epic poem by Walmiki, recording the exploits and adventures of Rama. 2 A common name of several poems on the life and acts of Rama. 3 fig. A long story; a long yarn; any prolix and tedious tale. 4 Applied also in the sense of Litter, a disorderly strew; or a trampled or rumpled mass. Ex. hya porane ndhanyace ṃani kagadapatrace ṃra0 kele; ṃvasana soduna pangharuna- ncya ghadyance ṃra0 karuna takale. ntakapurate ṃra0 (From a little story.) Service or performance according to the measure of the recompense.

Meaning of रामायण

n (S) An epic poem by Wálmíki, recording the exploits and adventures of Ráma. 2 A common name of several poems on the life and acts of Ráma. 3 fig. A long story; a long yarn; any prolix and tedious tale. 4 Applied also in the sense of Litter, a disorderly strew; or a trampled or rumpled mass. Ex. ह्या पोरानें धान्याचें आणि कागदापत्राचें रा0 केलें; वासन सोडून पांघरुणां- च्या घड्यांचें रा0 करून टाकलें. ताकापुरतें रा0 (From a little story.) Service or performance according to the measure of the recompense.

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