Jetva, Jetvā: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Jetva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryjetvā : (abs. of jeti) having conquered; having subdued.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryJetva (जेत्व).—[adjective] to be conquered or won.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Jetva (जेत्व):—[from jeta] mfn. to be gained, [Ṛg-veda vi, 47, 26]
2) [v.s. ...] (jait), [Tāṇḍya-brāhmaṇa]
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
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Ends with (+12): Bhajetva, Bhojetva, Nikkujjetva, Niyojetva, Pabajetva, Pajetva, Parajetva, Parivajjetva, Patikujetva, Patikujjetva, Patipujetva, Payojetva, Pujetva, Ranjetva, Sajjetva, Samparivajjetva, Sampayojetva, Sampujetva, Samuttejetva, Samvejetva.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Jetva, Jetvā; (plurals include: Jetvas, Jetvās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 175 - The Story of Thirty Monks < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Bodhisattva quality 12: having passed beyond the works of Māra < [Chapter X - The Qualities of the Bodhisattvas]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXII - The temptation by Māra < [Volume II]