Puriya, Pūriya, Puriyā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Puriya 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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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPūriya (पूरिय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pūrita.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryPuriyā (पुरिया):—n. small packet;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Puriyai-kattiilu, Puriyam, Puriyamakkal, Puriyanai, Puriyar, Puriyarici, Puriyattakam, Puriyattakayam, Puriyattarupam, Puriyatu.
Ends with: Antahpuriya, Iru-puria, Nagapuriya, Natapuriya, Padipuriya, Paripuriya, Sampuriya, Traipuriya, Vardhamanapuriya, Vishvamitrapuriya.
Full-text: Puriyamakkal, Puria, Purita, Inpu, Ponnampalam, Pokkuvaravu, Panivitai, Pokku.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Puriya, Pūriya, Puriyā; (plurals include: Puriyas, Pūriyas, Puriyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Shakti: Grace of God < [Chapter 4 - Concept of God]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 2 - Sinh nu Dan < [Part 1 - Saurashtra ni Rashdhar]
Chapter 11 - Nag Panchmi [Pancham] < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 3.2 - Dakshari (the legend of Daksha’s sacrifice) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of Buddha (Buddha-apadāna-vaṇṇanā) < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]