Paia, Paīa: 1 definition
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Paia 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 dictionary1) Paīa (पईअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pratīta.
2) Paīa (पईअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pratīka.
3) Pāia (पाइअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Pāyita.
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: Paias.
Ends with: Aipaia, Aphippaia, Jacaranda copaia, Papaia, Sampaia, Uppaia, Uppaia.
Full-text (+122): Paias, Pratita, Pratika, Payita, Yacanata, Vimurchita, Manibhumi, Ottanaka, Pratyavatarati, Vangala, Pohala, Pratipathika, Pratyalidha, Nirgudha, Bhanjani, Guhmita, Pratishrama, Dhuni, Pracchannabhartri, Japana.
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Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 36 - Thirupazhamannipadikkarai or Tiruppalamannippatikkarai (Hymn 22) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]
Chapter 3.2 - Dakshari (the legend of Daksha’s sacrifice) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 3.5 - Jalandharasura-murti (the conquest of Jalandhara Asura) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]