Phuda, Phuḍa: 1 definition
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Phuda 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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1) Phuḍa (फुड) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Sphuṭa.
2) Phuḍā (फुडा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sphuṭā.
3) Phuḍā (फुडा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Phaṭā.
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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Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 382 < [Gujarati-Hindi-English, Volume 1]
Page 355 < [Hindi-Sindhi-English Volume 1]
Page 278 < [Hindi-Sindhi-English Volume 3]
Gommatsara by Acharya Nemichandra (by Bai Bahadur J. L. Jaini)
Chapter 17.4 - The concept of Kshetra (Extent of existence) < [Volume 1 - Jiva-kanda (the soul)]
Traces of Mysticism in Jainism (Study) (by Sadhvi Madhystha Prabha)
3.3. Mysticism in the Works of Ācārya Yogindudeva < [Chapter 3 - Mysticism in Śramaṇic Literature]