Dusama, Dusam膩, Dushama: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dusama 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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Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryD奴sama (啶︵啶膏ぎ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: 顿耻峁ａ梗补尘补.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDu峁ma (嗖︵硜嗖粪伯):鈥擺noun] (jain.) a period of decline.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dusamadinna, Dusamanagiri, Dushamana, Dushamanadaba, Dushamanadava, Dushamanaki.
Full-text: Dussama, Kalacakra, Dushshame, Avasarpini, Utsarpini.
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