Bahiya, Bāhiya: 2 definitions
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Bahiya 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 DictionaryBāhiya, (adj.) (fr. bahi, cp. bāhira and Vedic bāhya) foreign J. I, 421; III, 432. (Page 486)
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 dictionaryBahiyā (बहिया) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit words: Bahis, Bahistāt.
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: Bahiya Sutta, Bahiya-jataka.
Ends with: Patibahiya, Sambahiya.
Full-text: Bahika, Daruciriya, Bahishtat, Bahis, Paribahati, Pulahattha, Bahiya Sutta, Panayamara, Apatti Sutta, Supparaka, Vammika Sutta, Suppara, Bahira, Tambadathika, Vattagamani Abhaya, Padumuttara, Sabhiya, Kutagarasala, Suppabuddha.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Bahiya, Bāhiya, Bahiyā; (plurals include: Bahiyas, Bāhiyas, Bahiyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (27): Bāhiya Dārucīriya Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Biography (25): Dabba Mahāthera < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Part 4 - Duties of Venerable Sāriputta < [Chapter 31 - The Monk Sudinna, the Son of the Kalanda Merchant]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 101 - The Story of Bāhiyadārucīriya < [Chapter 8 - Sahassa Vagga (Thousands)]
Verse 66 - The Story of Suppabuddha, the Leper < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]
Teacher of the Devas (by Susan Elbaum Jootla)
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 108: Bāhiya-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)