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| − | [[Kātyāyana]] was a [[disciple]] of [[Gautama Buddha]]. He was born in a [[Brahmin]] [[family]] at [[Ujjayini]] ([[Ujjain]]) and received a classical {{Wiki|Brahminical}} [[education]] studying the [[Vedas]]. [[Tradition]] [[attributes]] to [[Katyāyana]] the authorship of two late [[Pāli]] [[Wikipedia:canonical|canonical]] texts [[Nettipakarana]], a commentary on [[Buddhist doctrine]]; and [[peṭakopadesa]], a treatise on {{Wiki|exegetical}} [[Wikipedia:scientific method|methodology]]. | + | [[Kātyāyana]] was a [[disciple]] of [[Gautama Buddha]]. |
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| + | He was born in a [[Brahmin]] [[family]] at [[Ujjayini]] ([[Ujjain]]) and received a classical {{Wiki|Brahminical}} [[education]] studying the [[Vedas]]. | ||
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| + | [[Tradition]] [[attributes]] to [[Katyāyana]] the authorship of two late [[Pāli]] [[Wikipedia:canonical|canonical]] texts [[Nettipakarana]], a commentary on [[Buddhist doctrine]]; and [[peṭakopadesa]], a treatise on {{Wiki|exegetical}} [[Wikipedia:scientific method|methodology]]. | ||
In [[Sanskrit]] his [[name]] is [[Kātyāyana]] ([[कात्यायन]]) or [[Mahākātyāyana]] ([[महाकात्यायन]]); in [[Pāli]] [[Kaccāna]] (or [[Kaccāyana]]), or [[Mahākaccāna]]; and in [[Japanese]] [[迦旃延]] [[Kasennen]]. | In [[Sanskrit]] his [[name]] is [[Kātyāyana]] ([[कात्यायन]]) or [[Mahākātyāyana]] ([[महाकात्यायन]]); in [[Pāli]] [[Kaccāna]] (or [[Kaccāyana]]), or [[Mahākaccāna]]; and in [[Japanese]] [[迦旃延]] [[Kasennen]]. | ||
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[[Kātyāyana]] (c. 3rd century BC) was a [[Sanskrit]] grammarian, {{Wiki|mathematician}} and {{Wiki|Vedic}} [[priest]] who lived in {{Wiki|ancient India}}. | [[Kātyāyana]] (c. 3rd century BC) was a [[Sanskrit]] grammarian, {{Wiki|mathematician}} and {{Wiki|Vedic}} [[priest]] who lived in {{Wiki|ancient India}}. | ||
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He is known for two works: | He is known for two works: | ||
| − | The [[Varttika]], an [[elaboration]] on [[Pāṇini]] {{Wiki|grammar}}. Along with the [[Mahābhāsya]] of [[Patañjali]], this text became a core part of the Vyākarana ({{Wiki|grammar}}) [[canon]]. | + | The [[Varttika]], an [[elaboration]] on [[Pāṇini]] {{Wiki|grammar}}. Along with the [[Mahābhāsya]] of [[Patañjali]], this text became a core part of the [[Vyākarana]] ({{Wiki|grammar}}) [[canon]]. |
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He also composed one of the later [[Sulba Sutras]], a series of nine texts on the geometry of [[altar]] constructions, dealing with rectangles, right-sided triangles, rhombuses, etc. | He also composed one of the later [[Sulba Sutras]], a series of nine texts on the geometry of [[altar]] constructions, dealing with rectangles, right-sided triangles, rhombuses, etc. | ||
| − | [[Kātyāyana's]] [[views]] on the word-meaning connection tended towards [[naturalism]]. [[Kātyāyana]] believed, like {{Wiki|Plato}}, that the word-meaning relationship was not a result of [[human]] convention. For [[Kātyāyana]], word-meaning relations were [[siddha]], given to us, eternal. Though the [[object]] a [[word]] is referring to is non-eternal, the [[substance]] of its meaning, like a lump of {{Wiki|gold}} used to make different ornaments, remains undistorted, and is therefore [[permanent]]. | + | [[Kātyāyana's]] [[views]] on the word-meaning [[connection]] tended towards [[naturalism]]. [[Kātyāyana]] believed, like {{Wiki|Plato}}, that the word-meaning relationship was not a result of [[human]] convention. |
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| + | For [[Kātyāyana]], word-meaning relations were [[siddha]], given to us, eternal. | ||
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| + | Though the [[object]] a [[word]] is referring to is non-eternal, the [[substance]] of its meaning, like a lump of {{Wiki|gold}} used to make different ornaments, remains undistorted, and is therefore [[permanent]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 10 February 2024
Kātyāyana was a disciple of Gautama Buddha.
He was born in a Brahmin family at Ujjayini (Ujjain) and received a classical Brahminical education studying the Vedas.
Tradition attributes to Katyāyana the authorship of two late Pāli canonical texts Nettipakarana, a commentary on Buddhist doctrine; and peṭakopadesa, a treatise on exegetical methodology.
In Sanskrit his name is Kātyāyana (कात्यायन) or Mahākātyāyana (महाकात्यायन); in Pāli Kaccāna (or Kaccāyana), or Mahākaccāna; and in Japanese 迦旃延 Kasennen.
Katyayana (Skt. Kātyāyana) — one of the principle disciples of Buddha Shakyamuni who wrote down one section of the Abhidharma.
Kātyāyana (c. 3rd century BC) was a Sanskrit grammarian, mathematician and Vedic priest who lived in ancient India.
He is known for two works:
The Varttika, an elaboration on Pāṇini grammar. Along with the Mahābhāsya of Patañjali, this text became a core part of the Vyākarana (grammar) canon.
He also composed one of the later Sulba Sutras, a series of nine texts on the geometry of altar constructions, dealing with rectangles, right-sided triangles, rhombuses, etc.
Kātyāyana's views on the word-meaning connection tended towards naturalism. Kātyāyana believed, like Plato, that the word-meaning relationship was not a result of human convention.
For Kātyāyana, word-meaning relations were siddha, given to us, eternal.
Though the object a word is referring to is non-eternal, the substance of its meaning, like a lump of gold used to make different ornaments, remains undistorted, and is therefore permanent.
