Uvama, Uvamā: 2 definitions
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Uvama 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Uvamā (उवमा) (Prakrit; in Sanskrit: Upamā) refers to “comparison/ example” and represents one of the ten adhyayanas taught in the Paṇhavāgaraṇa: (Sanskrit: Praśnavyākaraṇa), according to the Sthānāṅgasūtra (Sūtra 755).—The Paṇhavāgaraṇa is the tenth Anga of the Jain canon which deals with the prophetic explanation of queries regarding divination.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Uvamā (उवमा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Upamā.
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 (+0): Uva-manilam, Uvamaccol, Uvamai, Uvamai-akupeyar, Uvamaittokai, Uvamaiyinmai, Uvamanacankirakam, Uvamanam, Uvamani, Uvamappoli, Uvamapporu, Uvamati, Uvamattokai, Uvamavacakam, Uvamavalavai, Uvamavurupu, Uvameyam, Uvameyapporul.
Full-text (+0): Uva-manilam, Upama, Uvamavacakam, Uvamattokai, Uvamaccol, Uvamappoli, Uvamavalavai, Uvamavurupu, Uvamapporu, Maruppa, Amara, Adhyayana, Panhavagarana.
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Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 62: Agamas Transmitted < [Payiram (preface) (verses 1 to 112)]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Traces of Mysticism in Jainism (Study) (by Sadhvi Madhystha Prabha)
2.1. Traces of Mysticism in the Ācārāṅga < [Chapter 3 - Mysticism in Śramaṇic Literature]
2.8. Traces of Mysticism in the Uttarādhyayana Sūtra < [Chapter 3 - Mysticism in Śramaṇic Literature]
Nine Tattvas (9): The concept of Mokṣa (Liberation) < [Chapter 4 - Concepts of Jainism and Mysticism]
South-Indian Horizons (by Jean-Luc Chevillard)
Chapter 14 - Configuration of Natural Elements in the Mountain songs < [Section 1 - Studies in Devotional, Contemporary, Classical and Folk Literatures]