Kauha: 2 definitions
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Kauha 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.
In Jainism
Jain philosophy
Source: archive.org: Anekanta Jaya Pataka of Haribhadra SuriKauha (कौह) (Prakrit; in Sanskrit: Kakuda) refers to the “hump on the shoulders of an Indian bull”, as occurring in the Anekāntajayapatākā-prakaraṇa, a Śvetāmbara Jain philosophical work written by Haribhadra Sūri.—[Cf. Vol. I, P. 385, l. 4]—‘Kakuda’ means the hump on the shoulders of an Indian bull. This word occurs in Mahābhāṣya (p 1). Its Pāiya (Prakrit) equivalent is ‘kauha’ or ‘kakuha’. Cf the Gujarati word ‘khūndha’.
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Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Kauha (कौह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kakuda.
2) Kauhā (कौहा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kakubh.
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: Kauhada, Kauhadi, Kauhala, Kauhalashiksha, Kauhaliputra, Kauhaliya, Kauhaliya Shiksha, Kauhaliyashiksha.
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