Adya-masha, Ādya-māṣa: 1 definition
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Adya-masha means something in the history of ancient India. 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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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryĀdya-māṣa.—the original māṣa 5 ratis in weight, later its weight being regarded as 6, 7 or 10 ratis (JNSI, Vol. XV, p. 139). See māṣa. Note: ādya-māṣa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Ādya-māṣa.—the original māṣa of 5 ratis as opposed to the later māṣa of various weights upto 10 ratis. Cf. māṣa. Note: ādya-māṣa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Adyamashaka.
Full-text: Masha.
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