Peccha: 1 definition
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Peccha 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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: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Peccha (啶啶氞啶�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: 笔谤别办峁�.
2) Peccha (啶啶氞啶�) also relates to the Sanskrit word: 笔谤别办峁�.
3) Pecch膩 (啶啶氞啶涏ぞ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: 笔谤别办峁Ｄ�.
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: Pecchadayaka, Pecchaya.
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Yasastilaka and Indian culture (Study) (by Krishna Kanta Jandiqui)
Chapter 3.2 - Haribhadra鈥檚 Prakrit version (regarding Yasodhara鈥檚 story)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Ch枚dr枚n)
II. The knowledge of the retribution of actions (karmavip膩ka-j帽膩nabala) < [Part 2 - The ten powers in particular]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
1. Language and Grammar of the Paumacariyam < [Chapter 11 - Literary Evaluation]