Nippasara, Ṇippasara: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Nippasara 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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Prakrit-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Nippasara in Prakrit glossary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Ṇippasara (णिप्पसर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Niṣprasara.

context information

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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Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Nippasara in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Nippasara (ನಿಪ್ಪಸರ):—

1) [noun] the quality, condition or fact of being too much, too great, immoderate, excessive; excessiveness.

2) [noun] the act or fact of moving rapidly; speed; swiftness.

3) [noun] the quality of being intense, vehement; intensity; vehemence.

4) [noun] the quality of being harsh, cruel or inhuman; harshness; cruelty; hardheartedness.

5) [noun] a man characterised by these or any of these qualities.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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