Hio: 1 definition
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Hio 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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Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryHio (हिओ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Hyas.
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: Hiouen Thsang.
Ends with: Agathio, Aghio, Behio, Chio, Dudhio, Gandhio, Jambu ayer rhio, Ling chio, Mataighio, Mokoghio, Muthithio, Osahio, Pichichio, Pilo sarshio, Pounga ya yohio, Sechio, Tieh ling chio, Tsao chio, Tumeighio.
Full-text: Hyas.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Hio, Hiō; (plurals include: Hios, Hiōs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 6: Rāvaṇa’s conquests < [Chapter II - Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Note (3). The ten grounds shared by adepts of the three vehicles < [Chapter XX - (2nd series): Setting out on the Mahāyāna]
A Review of Reviews < [September 1937]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 6 - Country of Kia-shi-mi-lo (Kashmir) < [Book III - Eight Countries]