Vuddha, Vuḍḍha, Vuddha: 3 definitions
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Vuddha means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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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Pali-English dictionary
vuddha : (adj.) old; venerable. || vuḍḍha (adj.) old; venerable.
Vuddha, & Vuddhi: see vuḍḍha & vuḍḍhi. (Page 645)
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Vuḍḍha, & vuddha (pp. of vaḍḍhati) old (fig. venerable) ‹-› 1. vuḍḍha Pv. II, 114; Mhvs 13, 2.—2. vuddha M. II, 168; J. V, 140; Sn. p. 108 (+mahallaka); DA. I, 283. (Page 645)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Vuḍḍha (वुड्ढ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vṛdh.
2) Vuḍḍha (वुड्ढ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vardha.
3) Vuḍḍha (वुड्ढ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vṛddha.
4) Vuḍḍha (वुड्ढ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vṛddhi.
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: Jettha, Jeyya, Vuddhaka, Vuddhatara.
Full-text (+9): Jettha, Jeyya, Guna vuddha, Vayovuddha, Jativuddha, Nanavuddha, Ativuddha, Avuddhakamma, Vaddha, Pannavuddha, Abhivuddha, Jatavuddha, Vuddhaka, Vardha, Vridh, Vriddhi, Vriddha, Yathabuddha, Abhivaddhati, Pabbajita Sutta.
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Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
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Part 11-13a - Story of Indra Vaikuntha < [Chapter 7 - Deities of Rigveda IX.17-98]
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Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)