Jauna, Jauṇa: 2 definitions
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Jauna 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)Jauṇa (जौण) is the name of an ancient king, as mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—Accordingly, “Angry at having seen Daṃḍa practicing asceticism in his park, Jauṇa slices off his head with a sword. Coming on his vimāṇa Pālaga, Iṃda threatens the king with his thunder, unless he becomes a monk. Converted, Jauṇa fasted to death”.
Cf. Āvasyakaniryukti 1282; Āvaśyakacūrṇi II 155.3-8; Āvasyakaniryukti (Haribhadra commentary) b.6-a.3; Trad : Balbir 1986 p. 812-813.
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 dictionary1) Jauṇa (जौण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Yamuna.
2) Jauṇa (जौण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Yamunā.
2) Jauṇa has the following synonyms: Jaṃuṇa.
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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Ends with: Bhujauna, Rajauna, Sajauna, Yeunajauna.
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