Padihara, Paḍihāra: 3 definitions
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Padihara means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryPaḍihāra.—(BL), same as Sanskrit Pratīhāra. Note: paḍihāra is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Paḍihara (पडिहर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pratihṛ.
2) Paḍihāra (पडिहार) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pratihāra.
3) Paḍihāra (पडिहार) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pratihāra.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPaḍihaṟa (ಪಡಿಹಱ):—[noun] = ಪಡಿಹಾರಿ [padihari].
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Paḍihāṟa (ಪಡಿಹಾಱ):—[noun] = ಪಡಿಹಾರಿ [padihari].
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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