Devila: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Devila means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA Kesadhatu, an officer of Parakkamabahu I. He was in charge of the district of Mahaniyyama. Cv.lxxii.57.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDevila (देविल).—a. (-kī f.), [devila] a.
1) Divine, godly.
2) Derived from a god.
3) Virtuous, pious.
See also (synonyms): devika.
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Devila (देविल).—a. Righteous, virtuous, divine.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDevila (देविल).—mfn.
(-laḥ-lā-laṃ) 1. Virtuous, pious, just. 2. Appertaining to a deity: see devika. E. deva, and ilac Unadi aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Devila (देविल):—[from deva] m. idem, [ib.]
2) [v.s. ...] mfn. righteous, virtuous (= dhārmika), [Uṇādi-sūtra i, 57 [Scholiast or Commentator]]
3) [v.s. ...] appertaining to a deity, divine, [Horace H. Wilson]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDevila (देविल):—[(laḥ-lā-laṃ) a.] Virtuous, pious; appertaining to a deity.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Devila (देविल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Devila.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryDevila (देविल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Devila.
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: Devilata.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Devila, Dēvila; (plurals include: Devilas, Dēvilas). 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)
The Story of Two Hermits (Devila and Nārada) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 6 - The Story of Kāladevila The Hermit < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]
The Story of Kāḷadevila the Hermit < [Chapter 1 - The Jewel of the Buddha]
Mudrarakshasa (literary study) (by Antara Chakravarty)
4. The source of the Mudrārākṣasa < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]