Samvacchara, Saṃvacchara: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Samvacchara means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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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Pali-English dictionary
saṃvacchara : (nt.) a year.
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
Saṃvacchara (संवच्छर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Saṃvatsara.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Saṃvacchara (ಸಂವಚ್ಛರ):—[noun] = ಸಂವತ್ಸರ - [samvatsara -] 1 & 2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Jayasamvacchara, Anusamvacchara, Atikkantasamvacchara, Jayappattasamvacchara, Kattikasamvacchara, Utusamvacchara, Vacchara, Masiya, Samvatsara.
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History of Science in South Asia
The Units of Time in Ancient and Medieval India < [Vol. 5 No. 1 (2017)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 44 < [Volume 10 (1890)]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 108 - The Story of Venerable Sāriputta’s Friend < [Chapter 8 - Sahassa Vagga (Thousands)]
Ganitatilaka (Sanskrit text and English introduction) (by H. R. Kapadia)
Part 17 - Four kinds of Pramana (measure) < [Introduction]
Uttaradhyayana Sutra (by Hermann Jacobi)
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
2.1. Writing, Astronomy and Astrology in Ancient India < [Chapter 8 - Education, Literature, Sciences, Arts and Architecture]