Phira, Phīra: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Phira means something in Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Fir.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryphīra (फीर).—f C (phiraṇēṃ) Turning back, returning, return. v kara.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryPhira (फिर) [Also spelled fir]:—(adv) then; again; afterwards; thereafter; in future; a second time; -[phira] again and again, time and again; —[jānā] to return; to go back (on one’s words etc.); —[bhī] notwithstanding, even then, in spite of that; —[se] anew, afresh.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPhira (फिर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gam.
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 (+28): Phirada, Phiradapatra, Phiradausa, Phiradi, Phirai, Phiraka, Phirakanda, Phirakanem, Phiraki, Phirakidara, Phirala, Phiramga, Phiramgi, Phiramgi-saro, Phiramgicakki, Phiramgihunnu, Phiramgiroga, Phiramgishule, Phiramgiubbe, Phiramta.
Ends with: Atisphira, Biccuphiramgi, Ghumaphira, Hiraphira, Kaphira, Maphira, Musaphira, Phiraphira, Saphira, Sphira, Vavamphira.
Full-text (+13): Dindi, Ohu phira koso pro, Fir, Putali, Kalacakra, Gam, Surali, Kalamana, Dindipataka, Phirakanem, Killi, Ghumna, Avamasa, Gadhava, Pahale, Ekatadukata, Pahle, Bitna, Ghumana, Vatavata.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Phira, Phīra; (plurals include: Phiras, Phīras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 4.9 - Pleasures of the rest < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Verse 5.7 - Substances without-movement (niṣkriya) < [Chapter 5 - The Non-living Substances]
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 6 - Aucitya theory and position of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā < [Chapter 4 - Position of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā in Sanskrit Poetics]