Sauha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Sauha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexSauha (सौह).—A Bhārgava gotrakāra.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 195. 26.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionarySauha (सौह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Saudha.
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: Sauharavala, Sauhard, Sauharda, Sauhardabhilasha, Sauhardanidhi, Sauhardapurna, Sauhardavyanjaka, Sauhardda, Sauhardpurn, Sauhardya, Sauharttam, Sauhavisha, Shauhara.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 189 < [Volume 9 (1888)]
Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Sanskrit and English) (by Saradaranjan Ray)
Chapter 5 - Pancama-anka (pancamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Shakuntalam (text, translation, notes)]
Abhijnana Shakuntala (synthetic study) (by Ramendra Mohan Bose)
Chapter 5 - Pancama-anka (pancamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]