Gerua, Geruā: 2 definitions
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Gerua means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryGeruā (गेरुआ):—(a) ochrous, of the colour of red ochre, russet; —[bānā] ochre-coloured dress, the dress of a Hindu Sannyasi:.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryGerua (गेरुअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gaurika.
Gerua has the following synonyms: Geria.
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.
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