Gujarat: 2 definitions
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Gujarat means something in Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India. 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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In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Gujarat has a very rich and artistic heritage with a number of pilgrimage which are of varied culture. Gujarat derives its name from the Prākrit word ‘gurjara raṭṭa’ means ‘the land of the ‘gurjaras’. It is believed that tribe of gurjaras migrated to India around 5th century. The history of Gujarat dates back to 3500 years.
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
Gujarat (गुजरत्) is classified as one of the eighteen dialects (Deśī) of ancient India, as described in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 152.24 ff.: Here we have a specimen of eighteen Deśī dialects spoken in: [e.g., Gujarat] [...] These different idioms of speech were spoken by the shop-keepers in the market place of Vijayāpurī. [...]
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.
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Starts with: Gujarata, Gujaratahaya, Gujaratavara, Gujarathi, Gujarati, Gujaratu.
Full-text (+886): Gurjara, Lata, Dvaraka, Jayasimha, Gujarati, Vaghela, Brahma, Gujara, Raivataka, Iba, Lakulisha, Kayavatara, Valabhi, Mangala, Shati, Tapi, Vamanathali, Nagara, Solanki, Fui.
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Search found 163 books and stories containing Gujarat; (plurals include: Gujarats). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vasantavilasa of Balachandra Suri (translation and study) (by R. T. Bhat)
Part 1 - Origin of Gurjaradesa and its people < [Chapter 2 - History of Chaulukyas up to Vastupala]
Part 1 - Personal and Political History of Vastupala < [Chapter 3 - Historical account of Vastupala and his achievements]
Part 2 - History of Chaulukyas—Introduction < [Chapter 2 - History of Chaulukyas up to Vastupala]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
Chart: Movement of Vedic Brāhmaṇas < [Chapter 3]
Select Sanskrit Inscriptions Found in Northern India < [Chapter 1]
Sanskrit Inscriptions (B): The Maitrakas < [Chapter 3]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 238 < [English-Gujarati-Hindi (1 volume)]
Page 7 < [English-Gujarati-Hindi (1 volume)]
Page 239 < [English-Gujarati-Hindi (1 volume)]
Nootropic (medhya) effect of Bhāvita Śaṇkhapuṣpī tablets: A clinical appraisal < [Volume 34 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2014]
Pharmacognostic evaluation of Bada Rasna leaf (Nelsonia canescens) < [Volume 31 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2012]
Anti-inflammatory effects of raw vs. processed Kupeelu seeds in rats < [Volume 31 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2011]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Linking Industrial Hazards and Social Inequalities < [Volume 16, Issue 1 (2019)]
A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of India’s 2008 Prohibition of Smoking in... < [Volume 8, Issue 5 (2011)]
Surveillance and Molecular Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in... < [Volume 19, Issue 21 (2022)]
The Structural Temples of Gujarat (by Kantilal F. Sompura)
1.1. The Pillars of the Mandapa < [Chapter 14 - The vertical parts of the Mandapa]
1.1. The Kirtitorana (ornamental or arched gate) < [Chapter 16 - The accessories of the Temple-complex]
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