Dova: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dova means something in 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.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Dova (दोव) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dova.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Dova (दोव) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Dova.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+8): Devanampiyatissaraja, Dovaca Sutta, Dovacassa, Dovacassakarana, Dovacassata, Dovacassataniddesa, Dovacassatasutta, Dovacassatayutta, Dovacassaya, Dovacassiya, Dovai, Dovarijja, Dovarika, Dovarikabhumi, Dovarikakula, Dovarikamandala, Dovarikaputta, Dovarikasadisa, Dovarikavesa, Dovarikopama.
Full-text: Tovam.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Dova, Dōva; (plurals include: Dovas, Dōvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mimamsa in Medhatithi (study) (by A. R. Joshi)
Introduction to Dandapupika Nyaya < [Part 2.13 - Dandapupika Nyaya]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 123 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 3]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 40 - End of the Sila (Silavamsi) dynasty < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Retentions of Indo-Aryan grammatical elements in Norwegian Para-Romani < [Volume 69 (2008)]
Nyaya-Vaisheshika (critical and historical study) (by Aruna Rani)
2. The Origin of Vaisesika System < [Chapter 3 - Historical study of Vaisheshika system]
Studies in Orissan History, Archaeology and Archives (by Padmasri Paramananda Acharya)
Part 42a - New data on the date of the Ekavali < [Section D - Literary History]
Part 35 - Chronology of the ancient art of Orissa < [Section C - Art and Architecture]