Ajivaka-kasu, Ājivaka-kāsu: 1 definition

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Ajivaka-kasu 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 Glossary

Ājivaka-kāsu.—(SITI), same as Tamil āśuva-kkāśu, āśuvikaḻ- kāśu, āśuva-kkaḍamai; tax payable by Ājīvakas or for the maintainance of Ājīvaka monks. Note: ājivaka-kāsu 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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Ājīvaka-kāśu.—same as Tamil āśuva-kkāśu; ‘tax collected from the Ājivakas (or for the maintenance of the Ājīvaka monks)’; see kāśu. Note: ājīvaka-kāśu 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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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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