Dussama, Dushshama, Dussamā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Dussama 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryDussamā (दुस्समा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Duṣṣamā.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Duṣṣamā (दुष्षमा) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Dussamā, Dūsama.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDuṣṣama (ದುಷ್ಷಮ):—
1) [adjective] variable; differing.
2) [adjective] that is not right; wrong.
3) [adjective] bad, base, mean, wicked.
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Duṣṣama (ದುಷ್ಷಮ):—[noun] = ದುಷಮ [dushama].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dushshamasushama, Dussamadussama, Dussamadususama, Dussamana, Dussamaya.
Ends with: Atidushshama, Dushphamadushshama, Dussamadussama, Susamadussama.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
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