Leppa: 3 definitions
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Leppa 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: archive.org: Aspects of Jaina Art and ArchitectureLeppa (啶侧啶啶�) (or Leppakamma) refers to 鈥渋mages made of plaster鈥�.鈥擨mages of T墨rtha峁僰aras were made of stones, metals, wood, clay, precious gems, jewels or semi-precious stones. Speaking about 蝉迟丑腻辫腻苍补 or installation of a symbol for a Guru during his absence, the Jaina canonical text Anuyogadv膩ra-s奴tra says that it may be made of wood, stucco-work, painting, plaster (leppa-kamma), flower-work or knitting, or prepared by wrapped cloth or stuffed cast, repousse or beaten metal work.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Leppa (啶侧啶啶�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Lepya.
2) Lepp膩 (啶侧啶啶ぞ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: 尝别辫测腻.
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 corpusLeppa (嗖侧硢嗖硩嗖�):鈥�
1) [noun] the act of smearing, daubing.
2) [noun] a greasy object, oil, ointment, etc. used to smear or daub something on.
3) [noun] any plastic material with which something is moulded.
4) [noun] a moulded shape, idol, etc.
5) [noun] (fig.) connection or manner of being connected or related; connection.
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: Leppagara, Leppai, Leppakamma, Leppakara, Leppati.
Full-text: Lepya, Lappam, Leppakamma.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Leppa, L膿ppa, Lepp膩, L膿pp膩; (plurals include: Leppas, L膿ppas, Lepp膩s, L膿pp膩s). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ayurveda management of dadru kushtha < [2019: Volume 8, October issue 11]
Role of ahariy dravya chndrashoora in streerogas - a literature review < [2023: Volume 12, January issue 1]
Study on 'samshodhanotta lepa chikitsa' for dadru management. < [2019: Volume 8, December issue 13]
Journal of the European Ayurvedic Society (by Inge Wezler)
The Jain fascination with alchemy < [Volume 2 (1992)]