Usaha: 2 definitions
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Usaha 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
Kavya (poetry)
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)Usaha (उसह) refers to Ṛṣabha, the first Tīrthaṅkara, as mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—Accordingly, “There exists, right here, on the island of the Pink Apple tree, in the southern half of the country of Bharaha, a town nine yojana long by twelve yojana wide: Aujjhā. This (city) was the birthplace of Jina Usaha, Ajia, Abhinaṃdaṇa, Sumai, Anaṃta”.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryŪsāha (ऊसाह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Utsāha.
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: Usahasena, Ushaharana, Ushaharanakatha.
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Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
23. Philosophy of the Tapasa school < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
33. The life of a Tirthankara (Titthayara) < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 61 < [Volume 10 (1890)]
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Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
1. Genealogy of the Ikshvaku Vamsa dynasty < [Chapter 5 - Origin and Genealogy of Various Vamshas]
1. Language and Grammar of the Paumacariyam < [Chapter 11 - Literary Evaluation]
Indian influences in the Philippines (by Juan R. Francisco)