Thimma: 1 definition
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Thimma 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 dictionaryThimma (थिम्म) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Stim.
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: Thimma teega, Timmai, Timmakkuranku, Timmali, Timman.
Full-text: Thimma teega, Shtim.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Thimma; (plurals include: Thimmas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Andhra Assembly < [October 1953]
The Andhra Assembly < [October 1953]
‘The Triple Stream’ < [July 1954]
Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)
Archaeological sites of Early Andhra Pradesh (Andhradeśa) < [Chapter 2 - Amarāvatī and other Archaeological Sites of Ancient Andhra Pradesh]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Origin of Sculptural Art (a): Pre And Proto-Historic Period < [Chapter 2 - Origin of Sculptural Art—Its Development and Scheme]