In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I

Bohā (बोहा) is the name of an ancient teacher, according to the “Khimarisi-Balibhadra-Yaśobhadrasūri-carita” (dealing with individual religious teachers in Jain literature), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The work consists of three narrative poems dealing with three connected figures who lived in the 10th c.: Bohā or Khima Ṛṣi took initiation under Yaśobhadrasūri who was also the teacher of Balibhadrasūri. Yaśobhadra was the founder of the saṇḍerakagaccha, a Śvetāmbara monastic order named after the village of Saṇḍerāv in Marwar. He was born in VS 957 and died in VS 1029 or 1039 (depending on the sources). Balibhadra became his successor (JgK 9, pp. 234-235).

context information

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.

India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley

Boha is an Assamese term referring to “tiny, transitory, single chamber stilt architecture constructed amidst the paddy field”.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

1) Boha (बोह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Bodha.

2) Boha (बोह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Bodha.

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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: Bohacaka, Bohaga, Bohala, Bohambo, Bohana, Bohanem, Bohangossa, Bohani, Bohanice-praharim, Bohanisu, Bohar, Bohara, Boharapi, Bohari, Boharige, Boharik, Boharika, Boharisu, Bohaue, Bohaya.

Ends with: Ababoha, Abhiniboha, Aboha, Ahiniboha, Dunniboha, Dussamboha, Mboha, Niboha, Paboha, Paboha, Padiboha, Padiboha, Samboha, Samboha, Viboha.

Full-text: Bohonem, Boholem, Bohocaka, Bohoni, Bohori, Bodha, Bohona, Balibhadrasuri, Khima, Sanderaka, Balibhadra, Khimarshi, Sanderakagaccha.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Boha, Bōha, Bohā; (plurals include: Bohas, Bōhas, Bohās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)

Growth and Development of Vernacular Architecture of Assam < [Chapter 3]

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