Ussukka: 3 definitions
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Ussukka 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryussukka : (nt.) zeal; energy.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUssukka, (nt.) (*utsukya fr. ussuka; cp. BSk. utsukya Divy 601 and autsukya Av. Ś I. 85) zeal, energy, endeavour, hard work, eagerness Vin. I, 50; S. IV, 288, 291, 302; Nd2 s. v. Nett 29; VvA. 147; PvA. 5, 135; Vism. 90 (āpajjati); 644 (°ppahānaṃ).—Cp. appossukka. (Page 158)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ussukka (उस्सुक्क) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ucchukla.
Ussukka has the following synonyms: Ussuṃka.
2) Ussukka (उस्सुक्क) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Utsuka.
3) Ussukka (उस्सुक्क) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Autsukya.
Ussukka has the following synonyms: Ussuga.
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: Ussukkapesi, Ussukkapeti, Ussukkata, Ussukkati, Ussukkava.
Ends with: Nirussukka.
Full-text: Ussuga, Ussukkata, Utsuka, Nirussukka, Ucchukla, Autsukya, Ussumka, Ussukkati, Pariyesana, Vyavata.
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