Vaitta, Vaittā: 1 definition
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Vaitta 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 dictionaryVāitta (वाइत्त) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vāditra.
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: Vaitta-maniti, Vaittae, Vaittalika, Vaittanavan, Vaittapalya.
Ends with: Oyavaitta, Tuyavaitta.
Full-text: Vaditra, Vaitta-maniti.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Vaitta, Vaittā, Vāitta; (plurals include: Vaittas, Vaittās, Vāittas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 5.7.8 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (Norra Nonpu)]
Pasuram 7.1.7 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Ul nilaviya)]
Pasuram 6.7.11 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (Unnum Coru, Parukum nir)]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirunamanallur (Tirunavalur) < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Temples in Tirukkuruhavur < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Temples in Tondaimanad < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 56: Pugazh Thunai (Pukalttunai) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Chapter 2.4 - Candra-anugraha-murti (depiction of the moon’s redemption) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 61 - Thiru Vanparthan Panangattur or Tiruvanparttan Panankattur (Hymn 10) < [Volume 3.5 - Pilgrim’s progress: to the North]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kavantandalam < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Sivapuram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
(ii) Kāmakoṭi and Nayanmars < [58. (various)]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)