Aiva: 1 definition
Introduction:
Aiva 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.
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Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Aiva (ऐव) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Atīva.
2) Aīva (अईव) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Atīva.
2) Aīva has the following synonyms: Aīa.
3) Āīva (आईव) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ādīp.
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.
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Starts with (+39): Ai-vakaipatam, Ai-vakaitayar, Ai-vakaivelvi, Ai-vakaiyakam, Aivacu, Aivadi, Aivadiganeya, Aivadimbar, Aivadisu, Aivaemana, Aivaettu, Aivagal, Aivaha, Aivaha, Aivahia, Aivahiga, Aivai, Aivaittu, Aivaiya, Aivaja.
Ends with (+63): Adaiva, Adhidaiva, Adishaiva, Adyaiva, Ambudaiva, Amtarashaiva, Anadishaiva, Antyashaiva, Anushaiva, Anyadaiva, Ashaiva, Ataiva, Atraiva, Avamuktashaiva, Avantarashaiva, Avimuktashaiva, Bhagyadaiva, Caiva, Camdadaiva, Caturdaiva.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Aiva, Aīva, Āīva; (plurals include: Aivas, Aīvas, Āīvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 14.2 < [Chapter 14 - Guṇa-traya-vibhāga-yoga]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2 - The Philosophy of the drama of creation < [Volume 4.2.1 - Philosophy of Nature]
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