Dubbha: 2 definitions
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Dubbha 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.
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDubbha, (& dūbha) (adj.) (Sk. dambha, see dubbhati) deceiving, hurting, trying to injure Vin.II, 203 (=It.86 where dubbhe); Pv.II, 93 (mitta°). adubbha one who does not do harm, harmless Pv.II, 98 (°pāṇin=ahiṃsakahattha). As nt. harmlessness, frankness, friendliness, good-will Vin.I, 347 (adrūbhāya, but cp. vv. ll. p. 395: adubbhaya & adrabbhāvāya); S.I, 225 (adubbhāya trustily); J.I, 180 (id. as adūbhāya); spelt wrongly adrūbhaka (for adubbhaka, with v. l. adrabhaka in expl. of adubbha-pāṇin) at J.VI, 311. Note: dabhāya (Dat.) is also used in Sk. in sense of an adv. or infinitive, which confirms the etymology of the word. Cp. dobha. (Page 327)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryDubbha (दुब्भ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dugdha.
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)
Starts with: Dubbhaga, Dubbhagga, Dubbhaka, Dubbhana, Dubbhara, Dubbharani, Dubbhasita, Dubbhasiya, Dubbhati, Dubbhava, Dubbhava, Dubbhava, Dubbhaya.
Full-text: Dobha, Adrubhaka, Drubha, Dugdha, Dubha, Mittaddu.
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