English Meaning of panta

Meaning of 'panta'

m (Abridged from pandita for which word it is still used at Benares &c.) A prefix of honor before each of the designations of the astapradhana or eight grand counselors of the realm; as panta- pratinidhi, pantamatya. 2 An affix to the name of a Brahman who, not having studied the Shastras, employs himself in accounts and writing.

Meaning of पंत

m (Abridged from पंडित for which word it is still used at Benares &c.) A prefix of honor before each of the designations of the अष्टप्रधान or eight grand counselors of the realm; as पंत- प्रतिनिधि, पंतअमात्य. 2 An affix to the name of a Bráhman who, not having studied the Shástras, employs himself in accounts and writing.

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