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Mehi 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 dictionaryMehi (मेहि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mehin.
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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Starts with: Mehila, Mehin, Mehip, Mehiya.
Ends with: Gehemehi, Gihamehi, Nirmehi, Shonitamehi, Shuklamehi.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Mehi, Mēhi; (plurals include: Mehis, Mēhis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 10.83.5 < [Sukta 83]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 35 - Ruins of Dharmāraṇya Repaired < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)