Piprahwa, Piprahwā: 2 definitions
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Piprahwa means something in Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India. 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Jainworld: Jain HistoryThe remains of a very early stūpa have been discovered at Piprahwa (District Basti) on the Nepal border, 16 km from Kapilavastu. The stūpa, 116 feet in diameter at the base and 21.5 feet in height at present, was built in brick (16"/11"/3") as a solid cupola, with excellent masonry, well and truly laid, containing a great sandstone coffer, made out of a huge monolith with a lid fixed by clamps having perfect edges which confirm a high standard of craftsmanship. According to an inscription, the stūpa was built by the Śākyas, relatives of Buddha, to enshrine a part of his original relics.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: New look on the kushan bengaliPiprahwa in the district of Basti in Uttar Pradesh has revealed some structures belonging to Kushan period. These include a “monastery like structure, having as many as seventeen rooms was partially exposed. The structure, showing four building phases, was built of baked bricks, set in lime mortar. On the basis of the occurrence of a spout of a red polished ware the last but one phase could be dated to circa second-third century AD.” (IAR 1970-71:37). Among other notable discoveries are seals engraved in the Kushan character.
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.
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Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Stupa at Piprahwa (Basti district) < [Chapter 3]
Symbolism of the Stupa < [Chapter 3]
Development of the Stupa and its parts < [Chapter 3]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
Iron, Surplus, Production Trade and Urbanization < [Chapter 2 - Economic and Urban Processes]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Historical Elements (2): Archaeology < [Chapter 2 - History and Historical elements]