Anujja, Anujjā: 2 definitions
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Anujja 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names(v.l. Anoja) - Wife of Vidhurapandita. She had a thousand sons whom she summoned to bid farewell to Vidhura when he went away with Punnaka (J.vi.290). She is depicted as a brave woman.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Aṇujja (अणुज्ज) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Anurja.
2) Aṇujja (अणुज्ज) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Anojaska.
3) Aṇujja (अणुज्ज) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Anūdya.
4) Aṇujjā (अणुज्जा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Anujñā.
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)
Ends with: Manujja.
Full-text: Anojaska, Anudya, Anurja, Anujna, Ceta, Anoja, Vidhura, Vidhurapandita Jataka.
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The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
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