Taiya, Taiyā: 1 definition
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Taiya 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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Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryTaiyā (तैया) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Tṛtīyā.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Taiyal, Taiyalpakan, Taiyar, Taiyara, Taiyari, Taiyari-bhojana, Taiyaricya Mekha, Taiyarpetti, Taiyati.
Ends with: Akkhayataiya, Ataiya, Gellagaiya, Kataiya, Onru-kottaia, Pirautaiya, Tataiya, Untakataiya, Uttaiya.
Full-text: Tritiya.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Taiya, Taiyā; (plurals include: Taiyas, Taiyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 91 - Thiruvaiyaru or Tiruvaiyaru (Hymn 77) < [Volume 3.7 - Unto the last]
Nayanar 28: Thirugnana Sambandar (Tirujnana Campantar) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]