Acchai, Acchāī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Acchai means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Achchhai.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryAcchāī (अच्छाई) [Also spelled achchhai]:�(nf) goodness; virtue; merit; —[ܰī] merit and demerit; virtue and vice; good and bad.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryAcchāi (अच्छाइ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ā徱.
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.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryAcchāi (अच्छाइ):—n. goodness; excellence; beauty; virtue;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Acchaidika.
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