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Veva 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 dictionaryVeva (वेव) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vep.
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 (+1): Vevacana, Vevadika, Vevahara, Vevaharisu, Vevahia, Vevahika, Vevai, Vevajjha, Veval, Vevala, Vevalaka, Vevanna, Vevara, Vevariyo, Vevasa, Vevasava, Vevasaya, Vevatanem, Vevatiyakapi Jataka, Vevaya.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Veva, Vēva; (plurals include: Vevas, Vēvas). 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 2.4.10 < [Section 4 - Fourth Tiruvaymoli (Ati ati)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.6 - (h) Symbology of Shiva’s eyes < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda (by Madan Haloi)
Somasaṃsthā (7): Aptoryāma < [Chapter 3 - The Somayāga]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Different Kind of Purity < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)