Pavisa, Pāvisa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Pavisa means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 GlossaryPāvīsā.—(EI 33), probably, Sanskrit pāda-viṃśaka (viṃśopaka); name of a coin; regarded as equal to five cowrie-shells; same as modern paisā. See lohaḍiyā and dramma. Note: pāvīsā is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Pāvīsā.—(1/20) of a lohaḍiyā; same as Sanskrit pāda-viṃśaka (ºviṃśatika or ºviṃśopaka) and modern paisā (q. v.). Note: pāvīsā 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPāvisa, & Pāvekkhi see pavisati. (Page 456)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPavisa (पविस) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Praviś.
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: Pavisana, Pavisanta, Pavisati.
Ends with: Anupavisa, Anuppavisa, Apavisha, Kandarpavisha, Sarpavisha, Upavisha.
Full-text: Pravish, Pada-vimshaka, Pada-vimshopaka, Lohadiya, Paisa, Pavisati.
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