Veluva, Veḷuva: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Veluva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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.
The Sanskrit term Veḷuva can be transliterated into English as Veluva or Veliuva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVeḷuva, (cp. Vedic vainava (made of cane)?) probably not to veḷu, but another spelling for beḷuva, in °laṭṭhikā S. III, 91, as sometimes v. l. veḷuva for beḷuva (q. v.). (Page 650)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryVeluva (वेलुव).—m., a high number: Mahāvyutpatti 7779; Gaṇḍavyūha 106.15.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryVeluva (वेलुव):—m. or n. (cf. vela) a [particular] high number, [Buddhist literature]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Veluvagai, Veluvagama, Veluvai, Veluvaka, Veluvana, Veluvanadananumodana Sutta, Veluvanavihara.
Full-text: Beluva.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Veluva, Veḷuva; (plurals include: Veluvas, Veḷuvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 16 - The Buddha’s Last Vassa at Veḷuva Village < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Part 17 - The Buddha is afflicted with a Very Severe Illness < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Chapter 19b - The Buddha’s Second Vassa < [Volume 3]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(b) Maha Vagga Pali < [Chapter IV - Suttanta Pitaka]