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Seth means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Seth has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Shetha.
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Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk tales1) Seth refers to “A rich and reputed merchant”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
2) Seth refers to “[Sethji, Seth] A master, an employer, a reputed merchant”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
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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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySeth in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a wealthy merchant, moneyed man; hence [sethani] (nf)..—seth (सेठ) is alternatively transliterated as Seṭha.
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Starts with (+41): Cetakam, Cetakkalan, Cetam, Cetanai, Cetanaki, Cetanam, Cetapatam, Ceti, Cetikai, Cetikam, Cetil, Cetiletu, Cetimam, Cetimaram, Cetinatu, Cetipan, Cetirayar, Cetiyam, Cettai, Cettaikattu.
Ends with: Dhannaseth, Nagar-seth.
Full-text (+3): Setha-sahukara, Osiris, Horus, Shetha, Nephthys, Peribsen, Har-wer, Sethji, Cettorppunar, Ash, Elephanta, Ennead, Cuttukkuvi, Khasekhemwy, Banebdjetet, Isis, Aluttam, Nud, Porus, Apep.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Seth; (plurals include: Seths). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
12. Creations of Egyptian Mythology < [Chapter 3 - History of Civilizations and Moon]
The Evolution of the Hero-figure in Evelyn Waugh’s < [October – December, 1994]
To be the Land of a Thousand Classics < [July – September, 1999]
On Vikram Seth’s ‘The Golden Gate’ < [October – December, 1995]
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 33 - Ajab Chhor < [Part 4 - Dadajee Ni Vato]
Chapter 28 - Rani Ranakde < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Regional Study of Jainism < [Chapter 1 - Introduction and Scope of the Present Study]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
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