Pahuda, Pāhuḍa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Pahuda 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 GlossaryPāhuḍa.—Sanskrit prābhṛta; cf. pāhuḍa-pramāṇena (LP), ‘in proportion to the gift given by him’. Note: pāhuḍa 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) Pāhuḍa (पाहुड) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Prābhṛta.
2) Pāhuḍa (पाहुड) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Prābhṛta.
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 corpusPāhuḍa (ಪಾಹುಡ):—
1) [noun] a piece of cloth in gen.
2) [noun] an oblong cloth used to tie about the head in folds.
3) [noun] a woman’s garment without having any separate partition for the legs, tied at the waist to cover upto the ankles, and worn as un underwear.
4) [noun] a woman’s garment of varying length that hangs down from the waist; a skirt.
5) [noun] a loose, oblong cloth, gen. used as an upper garment, put lengthwise on the floor, as a mark of respect, for a respectable person to walk on.
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Pāhuḍa (ಪಾಹುಡ):—
1) [noun] a thing presented as a gift; a present.
2) [noun] (jain.) a major division of a jaina agama (spiritual scripture); a chapter.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pahudanem.
Ends with: Jayapahuda, Padipahuda.
Full-text: Prabhrita, Pakutakkavi, Prahrita.
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Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
2. Jaina Scriptures (Agamas) < [Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Jainism]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 2.4 - Works of Haribhadrasūri < [Chapter 2 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri]