Theriya, Theriyā: 3 definitions
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Theriya 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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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryTheriyā (थेरिया) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Sthavirā.
Theriyā has the following synonyms: Therī.
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.
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: Pali Word Grammar from Pali Myanmar Dictionarytheriya (ထေရိယ) [(ti) (တိ)]—
[thira+ṇika．ka- ya-pru．thira+ṇya]
[ထိရ+ဏိက။ က-ကို ယ-ပြု။ ထိရ+ဏျ]
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.
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Partial matches: Thira, Nika, Tira.
Starts with: Teriya-nilaivinai, Teriyal, Teriyalar, Teriyappatuttu, Teriyapputti, Teriyattanam, Teriyattanmai, Teriyatteri, Teriyavunar, Theriya Parampara, Theriyaparampara, Theriyavada, Theriyavamsa, Theriyavamsadipa.
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Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)
Appendix II - The Abolition of the Lesser (and minor rules of training)
Appendix I - The Exclusion of Guilty Monks (from the recital of the patimokkha)
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 1431: Sakti's Grace for Jnani in Suddha Saivam < [Tantra Five (aintam tantiram) (verses 1419-1572)]
Verse 1285: Pranava Expands into Six Letter Mantra Aum Na Ma Si Va < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 774: Exhalation Measure for Ages 80 and 60 < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)