Leppa: 3 definitions
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Leppa means something in 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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: Aspects of Jaina Art and ArchitectureLeppa (लेप्प) (or Leppakamma) refers to “images made of plaster”.—Images of Tīrthaṃkaras were made of stones, metals, wood, clay, precious gems, jewels or semi-precious stones. Speaking about sthāpāna or installation of a symbol for a Guru during his absence, the Jaina canonical text Anuyogadvāra-sūtra says that it may be made of wood, stucco-work, painting, plaster (leppa-kamma), flower-work or knitting, or prepared by wrapped cloth or stuffed cast, repousse or beaten metal work.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Leppa (लेप्प) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Lepya.
2) Leppā (लेप्पा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Lepyā.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusLeppa (ಲೆಪ್ಪ):—
1) [noun] the act of smearing, daubing.
2) [noun] a greasy object, oil, ointment, etc. used to smear or daub something on.
3) [noun] any plastic material with which something is moulded.
4) [noun] a moulded shape, idol, etc.
5) [noun] (fig.) connection or manner of being connected or related; connection.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Leppagara, Leppakamma, Leppakara, Leppati.
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