Vesiya, Vesiyā: 1 definition
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Vesiya means something in 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.
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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvesiyā : (f.) a harlot; a prostitute.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Veciyacariyan, Veciyai, Veciyam, Veciyatu, Vesiyana.
Ends with: Abhinivesiya, Gavesiya, Kalavesiya, Padivesiya, Pavesiya, Saveshiya.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Vesiya, Vesiyā; (plurals include: Vesiyas, Vesiyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
1.2. Subjects of study and Literature < [Chapter 8 - Education, Literature, Sciences, Arts and Architecture]
Sutrakritanga (English translation) (by Hermann Jacobi)
Lecture 9: The Law < [Book 1]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On one who had formerly been a member of another sect < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 538: Mūga-Pakkha Jātaka < [Volume 6]
Jataka 547: Vessantara-jātaka < [Volume 6]
Jataka 545: Vidhurapaṇḍita-jātaka < [Volume 6]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 39 - Parkaya Pravesh < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]