Surahi, Surahī: 3 definitions
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Surahi means something in the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
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India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossarySurahī.—(HA), Sanskrit surabhi; inscribed stone with the representation of a cow with her calf and the sun and the moon in the upper part, the inscriptions usually recording gifts or donations or exemptions from obligations or taxes declared by kings. This indicated permanence and inviobability. Note: surahī is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySurāhī (सुराही):—(nf) a flagon, long-necked earthen water-pot; ~[dāra] shaped like a surahi:; •[gardana] long and slender neck; ~[numā] shaped like a surahi:.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionarySurahi (सुरहि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Surabhi.
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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Starts with: Surahidara, Surahidara-biruva, Surahita.
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The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 29 - The mode of the charitable gift of Hiraṇyagarbha < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]