Gavana, Gāvāṇa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Gavana means something in 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
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryGāvāṇa (गावाण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Grāvan.
Gāvāṇa has the following synonyms: Gāva.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGavana (ಗವನ):—
1) [noun] the act of going.
2) [noun] attention a) the act or faculty of applying one’s mind; b) a consideration; c) care.
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Gāvaṇa (ಗಾವಣ):—[noun] something that covers or protects; protection or place affording protection, as from the sun or elements or danger.
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Gāvaṇa (ಗಾವಣ):—[noun] = ಗಾವಣಿಗ [gavaniga].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gavanagomge, Gavanasara, Gavanashevathi.
Ends with (+12): Angavana, Bagavana, Bhargavana, Bhrigavana, Dangavana, Gangavana, Hagavana, Hanigavana, Hilagavana, Jagavana, Jogavana, Kalingavana, Karigavana, Khatvangavana, Lagavana, Mahanagavana, Matangavana, Mrigavana, Mugavana, Nagavana.
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Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa VI, adhyāya 1, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Sixth Kāṇḍa]