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Term used for heavenly beings in Jainism
The Sanskrit word Deva has multiple meanings in Jainism. In many places the word has been used to refer to the Tirthankaras (spiritual teachers of Dharma)
Deva_(Jainism)
Topics referred to by the same term
Deva, deva, devā, devă, or děva in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Deva may refer to: Deva, an Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition monster Deva,
Deva
God in Jain religion
jnana), unlimited power and unlimited perception are regarded as God in Jainism. Jainism rejects the idea of a creator deity responsible for this universe's
God_in_Jainism
Angel-like beings from Japanese Buddhism
See also Devi, Deva (Hinduism) (a divine being or god in Hinduism), Deva (Buddhism) (a higher being in Buddhism) and Deva (Jainism) (a term used for
Tennin
Indian actor and filmmaker (b. 1973)
Prabhu Deva (born 3 April 1973) is an Indian dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu
Prabhu_Deva
First Tirthankara of Jainism and Founder of Ikshvaku dynasty
said to be the founder of Jainism in the present Avsarpini (a time cycle) by all sub-traditions and sects of Jainism. Jain chronology places Rishabhanatha
Rishabhanatha
Emperor of Vijayanagara from 1406 to 1423
grown to a circumference of 60 mi. Deva Raya I was a patron of Kannada literature and architecture. Madhura, a noted Jain poet was in his court and wrote
Deva_Raya_I
Symbols pertaining to Jainism
of the swastika symbolize the four states of existence per Jainism: Heavenly beings ("devas encantadia") Human beings Hellish beings Tiryancha (subhuman
Jain_symbols
Indian religion
Jainism (/ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm, ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm/ JAY-niz-əm, JYE-niz-əm), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion that teaches a path toward spiritual purity
Jainism
Śvetāmbara Jain temple in Rajasthan, India
Commons has media related to Bhandasar Jain Temple. Jainism in Rajasthan Dilwara Temples Ranakpur Jain temple Joshi & Deva 2007, p. 68. Das, p. 41. "Alphabetical
Bhandasar_Jain_Temple
Universal Monarch
University of New York Press, ISBN 0-7914-1381-0 Jain, Champat Rai (1929), Risabha Deva - The Founder of Jainism, Allahabad: The Indian Press Limited, This
Bharata_(Jainism)
media related to Kumbakonam Jain Temple. Arihant (Jainism) God in Jainism Jainism and non-creationism Tijara Jain Temple Jainism in Tamil Nadu Tamil Jain
Kumbakonam_Jain_Temple
Ancient Indian religions
rituals, fasts and other religious components of Jainism are different from those of Hinduism. "Jain" is derived from the word Jina, referring to a human
Hinduism_and_Jainism
Hindu god of love
and his chief consort Rukmini. The name Kama-deva (IAST: kāma-deva) can be translated as 'god of love'. Deva means heavenly or divine and refers to a deity
Kamadeva
Male celestial being in Hinduism
marks or boxes, misplaced vowels or missing conjuncts instead of Indic text. Deva (Sanskrit: देव, Sanskrit pronunciation: [de:ʋɐ]) means 'shiny', 'exalted'
Deva_(Hinduism)
Soul in Jainism
(Sanskrit: जीव) or Atman is a philosophical term used within Jainism to identify the soul. As per Jain cosmology, jīva is the principle of sentience and is one
Jīva_(Jainism)
Divine preaching hall of the Tirthankara in Jainism
A to Z of Jainism, Scarecrow Press, ISBN 9780810868212 Champat Rai Jain (1929). "X: THE SAMAVASARANA". Risabha Deva - The Founder of Jainism. K. Mitra
Samavasarana
Indian actor and former model
Sourabh Raaj Jain is an Indian actor. He became a household name in his home country with his portrayal of Krishna in Mahabharat (2013–2014), that met
Sourabh_Raaj_Jain
to Jain temple, Naugaza. Jainism in Rajasthan Mahavira Jain temple, Osian Neelkanth temple Joshi & Deva 2007, p. 25. ASI. Joshi, Jagat Pati; Deva, Krishna
Naugaza_Digambar_Jain_temple
Hindu god of wealth
and Jain pantheons. In Buddhism, he is known as Vaisravana, the patronymic used of the Hindu Kubera and is also equated with Pañcika, while in Jainism, he
Kubera
Jainism is an ancient Indian religion belonging to the Śramaṇa tradition. Jains trace their history through a lineage of twenty-four tirthankaras (ford-makers)
History_of_Jainism
Hindu, Jain and Sikh holy day
in Jainism.Jains believe that Adinath, the first tirthankara, sanctified the hills by visiting it to deliver his first sermon. According to Jain texts
Kartika_Purnima
Goddess in Jainism
Pārśvanātha, the twenty-third Jain tīrthāṅkara, complimenting Parshwa yaksha in Swetambara and Dharanendra in digambar the shasan deva. She is a yakshini (attendant
Padmāvatī
Archaeological evidence shows Jainism was a significant religion in Bengal region during the early historic period. Jain ideology in ancient Bengal developed
Jainism_in_Bengal
Jain temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
festival is held. Arihant (Jainism) God in Jainism Jainism and non-creationism Tijara Jain Temple Jainism in Tamil Nadu Tamil Jain "Tvu". மயிலை சீனி வேங்கடசாமி
Adisvaraswamy Jain Temple, Thanjavur
Adisvaraswamy_Jain_Temple,_Thanjavur
Supreme spiritual teacher in Jainism
Men's View on Jainism". Jainism Literature Center. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021. Champat Rai Jain 1930, p. 78
Tirthankara
Jain sculpture in Shravanbelagola, India
original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021. Jain, Champat Rai (1929). Risabha Deva – The Founder of Jainism. Allahabad: K. Mitra, Indian Press. p. 145
Gommateshwara_statue
Race in Hindu mythology
that oppose the benevolent devas. They are often depicted as antagonists in Hindu scriptures, as well as in Buddhism and Jainism. The feminine form of rakshasa
Rakshasa
Jain temple in Uttar Pradesh, India
the 8th Thirthankara, of Jainism. According to local tradition, the establishment of this place is attributed to King Domana Deva. In 1877, the English archaeologist
Chandrawati_Jain_temple
A worshipper's favourite deity, in Hinduism
iṣṭa-deva(tā), literally "cherished divinity" from iṣṭa, "personal, liked, cherished, preferred" and devatā, "godhead, divinity, tutelary deity" or deva,
Ishtadevata
Jain legendary teachers
In Jainism, kulakara (also manu) refers to the wise men who teach people how to perform the laborious activities for survival. According to Jain Cosmology
Kulakara
Description of the universe in Jain texts
according to Jainism. Jain cosmology considers the universe as an uncreated entity that has existed since infinity with neither beginning nor end. Jain texts
Jain_cosmology
Celestial musicians in Hinduism
representing Śakra and the Trāyastriṃśa Devas. In Jainism, gandharvas are classed among the eight Vyantara Devas. The Tiloyapaṇṇatti provides a list of
Gandharva
Supernatural being
many Hindu traditions. Jainism does not believe in a creator, omnipotent, omniscient, eternal God; however, the cosmology of Jainism incorporates a meaningful
Deity
Jain religious text
authoritative book on Jainism, and the only text authoritative in both the Digambara and Śvētāmbara sects, and its importance in Jainism is comparable with
Tattvartha_Sutra
Father of Rishabhanatha
in Jainism and the one in which the world is said to be at present). He was the father of Rishabhanatha, the first tirthankara (founder of Jainism) of
Nabhi
Hindu god of rain, lightning, storm and weather
Indra is also depicted in Buddhist (Pali: Indā) and Jain texts. Indra rules over the much-sought Devas realm of rebirth within the Samsara doctrine of Buddhist
Indra
Legendary Indian dynasty
significant place in Jainism, as twenty-two Tirthankaras were born in this dynasty. Origin Rishabhanatha (son of King Nabhi), the founder of Jainism in the present
Solar_dynasty
Abode of Indra in Hinduism
realm of Indra, the king of the devas, in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is also called Devapura, ‘city of the devas’ and Pūṣābhāsā, ‘sun-splendour’
Amaravati_(mythology)
Type of stupa erected by the Jains for devotional purposes
section by Jinaprabha Suri (drawing on earlier traditions), which details a deva-built stupa originally erected for the 7th Tirthankara Suparshvanatha and
Jain_stupa
In Jainism, continuous rebirths and reincarnations in various realms of existence
life; there is no happiness in any of the four conditions of existence; devas, human beings, animals and residents of hells are all involved in pain and
Saṃsāra_(Jainism)
Texts related to the religion of Jainism
is considered the authoritative Jain philosophy text by all traditions of Jainism. It has the same importance in Jainism as Vedanta Sūtras and Yogasūtras
Jain_literature
8th-13th century Indian dynasty
Jain Acharyas and they were instrumental in the spread of Jainism in western Maharashtra. Shilahara rulers were known for building and endowing Jain temples
Shilahara_dynasty
Indian spiritual leader and the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism
the term "proto-Jain" for the earlier period: Basham (1951, pp. 108–109): "Jainism [...] was but a development of the older proto-Jainism of Pārśva", with
Mahavira
Three planes of existence in Indian religious cosmology
(tri-loka) appear in the main Indian religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The concept of three worlds has a number of different interpretations
Trailokya
Sage in Hindu mythology
is also the father of Kashyapa, and the grandfather of the devas and the asuras. In Jainism, he is referred to as one of the previous reincarnations of
Marichi
Emperor of Vijayanagara in 1491
Bhupala (reigned 1491) was the elder son and heir-apparent of Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya, the Sovereign of the Vijayanagara Empire. During the reign of his father
Thimma_Bhupala
Female mendicant in Jainism
through ascetic practices. According to Svetambara Jain texts, from Kalpa Sūtra onwards, Jainism has had more sadhvis than sadhus (female than male mendicants)
Aryika
Term for ascetic communities in Jainism
moment!. — Champat Rai Jain Jainism Sangha in Buddhism Sangat in Sikhism Wiley, Kristi L (17 June 2009). The a to Z of Jainism. Scarecrow Press. p. 190
Sangha_(Jainism)
Type of celestial being
A Deva (Sanskrit and Pali: देव; Mongolian: тэнгэр, tenger) in Buddhism is a type of celestial being or god who shares the god-like characteristics of being
Deva_(Buddhism)
Suganthy (12 October 2017), "On how Kongu Nadu was a Jain bastion", The Hindu Joshi, Jagat Pati; Deva, Krishna (2006). Inventory Of Monuments And Sites Of
List_of_Jain_inscriptions
Rituals and festivals in Jainism
Jain rituals play an everyday part in Jainism. Rituals take place daily or more often. Rituals include obligations followed by Jains and various forms
Jain_rituals
Jain temple in Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland 1906, p. 700. Joshi & Deva 2006, p. 65. Sircar 2017, p. 71. ASI. Flügel 2006, p. 402. Archaeological
Bijolia_Parshvanath_temple
16th Tirthankara in Jainism in current cycle of Jain cosmology
शान्तिनाथ) or Śānti is the sixteenth tīrthaṅkara of Jainism in the present age (Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he was one of the three tirthankaras
Shantinatha
Mythical beings in Indian religions
They are described as power-seeking beings related to the more benevolent Deva (also known as Sura) in Hinduism. In its Buddhist context, the word is translated
Asura
Jain temple in Karnataka, India
1424 CE, King Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire visited the temple and granted land for operation. The inscription also mentions a Jain Matha existence
Kere_Basadi
One of the two major schools of Jainism
of the main principle in Jainism is aparigraha which means non-attachment to worldly possessions. For monks and nuns, Jainism requires a vow of complete
Digambara
Legendary figure in Jainism
Rishabhanatha (the first tirthankara of Jainism) and the brother of the chakravartin Bharata. He is a revered figure in Jainism. He is said to have meditated motionless
Bahubali
Indian concept of the cyclical process of death and rebirth
liberation in Jainism, particularly in the Digambara sect of Jainism; however, this view has been historically debated within Jainism and different Jaina
Saṃsāra
Savati Gandhavarini
significant patronage of Jainism and culture during the Hoysala period.Shantala Devi is also remembered for undertaking Sallekhana, the Jain ritual of fasting
Shantala_Devi
Hills in Tamil Nadu, India
the disciple of Gunasena Deva. Thus these records imply the significance of Gunasena Deva around 10th-century, and that a Jain monastery existed near the
Samanar_Hills
Divine location in various religions
The heavenly beings are referred to as devas (masculine form) and devis (feminine form). According to Jainism, there is not one heavenly abode, but several
Heaven
King of Gujarat from 1143 to 1172
in Gujarat probably became Jain after Kumarapala's conversion to Jainism, and because of his attempts to promote Jainism. According to Hemachandra's
Kumarapala (Chaulukya dynasty)
Kumarapala_(Chaulukya_dynasty)
Indian Digambara Jain scholar and writer (1867–1942)
(1929) Risabha Deva- The Founder of Jainism (1929, 1935) Sannyasa Dharma (1926) Sacred Philosophy. 1920. Essays and Addresses What is Jainism (Essays and
Champat_Rai_Jain
Indic script used in the Indian subcontinent
number of Southeast Asian scripts. Devanāgarī is formed by combining the word deva (देव) with nāgarī (नागरी). Nāgarī is an adjective derived from nagara (नगर)
Devanagari
Pair of villages in Tamil Nadu, India
Varthaman.[citation needed] Religion portal Jainism in Tamil Nadu Kanchipuram Jainism Mandalapuruder Mel Sithamur Jain Math Trilokyanatha Temple in Thiruparthikundram
Karanthai
Disciples of Jain Tirthankara
xivi Jain 2008, p. 126. Natubhai Shah 2004, p. 38. Champat Rai Jain (1929). "XI. Ganadhara Vrisabha Sen". Risabha Deva - The Founder of Jainism. K. Mitra
Ganadhara
Sikhism (1.30%) Jainism (0.90%) Christianity (0.10%) Other/not stated (0.10%) Rajasthanis are predominantly Hindu, Muslims and Jains. However, regardless
Religion_in_Rajasthan
Śvetāmbara Jain temple in Telangana, India
Chakravartin. Jainism was prevalent in Andhra Pradesh before the 4th century, and Kolanupaka was one of the prominent centers of Jainism from early times
Kulpakji
follows: Jainism Tirthankar Deshna Karma in Jainism Jain cosmology Moksa (Jainism) Ahimsa in Jainism Dharma (Jainism) Tattva (Jainism) Samsara (Jainism) Causes
Types_of_Karma_(Jainism)
Regional form of the Hindu deity Mahavishnu
22 of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism. According to Annirudh Das, the original Jagannath deity was influenced by Jainism and is none other than the Jina
Jagannath
Jain temple in Rajasthan, India
period. The temple is dedicated to Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara of Jainism. The temple name is derived from the fact that deity here is famous for
Chamatkarji
Topics referred to by the same term
free dictionary. Balarama is the elder brother of Krishna in Hinduism and Jainism Balarama may also refer to: Balarama (elephant), the lead elephant of the
Balarama_(disambiguation)
Dynasty of medieval India (1244–1304)
Mount Girnar. Several Śvetāmbara Jain monks flourished during their rule, and the Vaghelas were likely followers of Jainism. The building activities of Vastupala
Vaghela_dynasty
Delhi: Indian Branch, Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-560686-8. Religion portal Jainism in Karnataka Jainism in north Karnataka Jainism in Tulu Nadu
Bhattakalanka_Deva
Seven sages of Hinduism, Jainism
rishis's names as: Angiras Atri Kratu Marichi Pulaha Pulastya Vasishtha In Jainism it is stated that, "Once at Mathura situated in Uttar Pradesh, seven Riddhidhari
Saptarshi
Non-belief of Jainism in creationism
creator god. Jain scriptures reject God as the creator of the universe. Jainism offers an elaborate cosmology, including heavenly beings/devas. These heavenly
Jainism_and_non-creationism
Town in Karnataka, India
Kumadvati Teertha. 10. Guddada Basadi 11. Palace Ruins Balatkara Gana Jainism Jainism in Karnataka "Humcha Padmavati Mata". Humchapadmavati.com. Retrieved
Humcha
Hoysala King from 1108 to 1152
brother Veera Ballala I in 1108. Originally a follower of Jainism and known as Bitti-deva, he is particularly remembered for his military campaigns against
Vishnuvardhana
Spiritual weapon or symbol in Dharmic religions
used symbolically by the dharmic traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, often to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power. The use of
Vajra
Hindu temple in Rajasthan, India
to Jainism and this place for origination of Oswal community. Witnessing the power of Ratnaprabhasuri Goddess Chamunda was compelled to become a Jain vegetarian
Sachiya_Mata_Temple
Topics referred to by the same term
five "aggregates" that give rise to craving and clinging Skandha (Jainism), in Jain phenomenology and soteriology, the matter "aggregate", the only kind
Skanda
Ancient Indian term
Jagmanderlal, F.W. Thomas (ed.), Outlines of Jainism appendix III. Helmuth von Glasenapp (1999). Jainism: An Indian Religion of Salvation. Delhi: Motilal
Chakravarti_(Sanskrit_term)
2024 Indian TV series or programme
Aniruddh Dave as Dushyant Singh Palak Jain as Sebagai Mala Prasad Govind Pandey Sushil Pandey as Gendalal Mahesh Chandra Deva as Inspector Chobey Neeta Satnani
Thukra_Ke_Mera_Pyaar
Complex of Śvetāmbara Jain temples in Junagadh district, Gujarat
There is a group of temples of Jainism on Mount Girnar near Junagadh in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India. From the 14 temples that are on the hill about
Girnar_Jain_temples
Medieval Jain and Hindu Rajput dynasty of Gwalior
India. Scarecrow. ISBN 9780810864016. Kailash Chand Jain (2010). History of Jainism: Medieval Jainism. Vol. 3. D.K. Printworld. ISBN 978-81-246-0550-9.
Tomaras_of_Gwalior
Gods and goddesses in Hinduism
for deities within the diverse traditions of Hinduism vary, and include Deva, Devi, Ishvara, Ishvari, Bhagavān and Bhagavati. The deities of Hinduism
Hindu_deities
Klaus Bruhn, Jainism: a pictorial guide to the religion of non-violence, p. 264 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jain temples. List of Jain temples in
List_of_Jain_temples
Samrat
Bijjala II (BijjalaDeva)(1130–1167 CE) was the Mahamandaleshwara of the Kalyani Chalukyas. He was the most famous of the southern Kalachuri kings who ruled
Bijjala_II
Protector deity in Jain tradition
venerated in the Śvētāmbara tradition of Jainism, particularly among communities associated with the Tapa Gaccha. In Jain tradition, he is understood not as
Manibhadra_Vir
Śvetāmbara Jain Temple in Rajasthan, India
Klaus (1998). Jainism: A Pictorial Guide to the Religion of Non-Violence (2 ed.). Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-81-208-1534-6. Jain, K. C. (1981). "Urbanization
Jirawala_Tirth
Indian drama television series
save Deva from the villagers. Deva is sent to a juvenile home. Tara hears the news that Deva is dead due to a building collapse. She believes that Deva is
Chand_Jalne_Laga
Indian religions
Jainism (/ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm/), traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is an ancient Indian religion. Jain dharma traces its spiritual ideas and history through
Jainism_and_Sikhism
Sacred sound in Indian religions
is also used in Jainism to represent the first five lines of the Namokar mantra, the most important part of the daily prayer in the Jain religion, which
Om
Jainism offered unique contributions to epistemological issues. According to Jains, knowledge is the essence of the soul. This knowledge is masked by the
Jain_epistemology
One of the Mahajanapadas
of their community". Kosala had a particularly strong connection with Jainism. Shravasti is often mentioned in Jaina sources. It is also called Chandrapuri
Kosala
Jain goddess
In Jainism, Ambika (Sanskrit: अम्बिका, Odia: ଅମ୍ବିକା Ambikā "Mother") or Ambika Devi (अम्बिका देवी Ambikā Devī "the Goddess-Mother") is the yakshini "dedicated
Ambika_(Jainism)
Religious mountain in Tibet Autonomous Region
August 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024. Rai, Champat (1929). Riṣabha Deva, the Founder of Jainism. Indian Press. Archived from the original on 20 August 2024.
Mount_Kailash
King of Jejakabhukti from 1165 to 1203
leader even as a child (bāl-opi netā). Paramardi is mentioned as Paramardi-deva in Chandela inscriptions. The medieval bardic legends such as Alha-Khand
Paramardi
Religious principle
Karma is the basic principle within an overarching psycho-cosmology in Jainism. Human moral actions form the basis of the transmigration of the soul (jīva)
Karma_in_Jainism
DEVA JAINISM
DEVA JAINISM
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Niva, NEVA means "speech." Compare with other forms of Neva.
Female
Spanish
 Spanish name NEVA means "snow." Compare with other forms of Neva.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Vayu Deva
Girl/Female
Danish, Gaelic, Indian, Sanskrit
God; Demi-god
Boy/Male
Hindu
God, King
Female
Hebrew
(רֶבַע) Variant spelling of Hebrew Reba, REVA means "ensnarer." Compare with masculine Reva.
Female
Hindi/Indian
(देवी) Hindi name derived from Sanskrit devi DEVI means "goddess."
Female
English
 Old English name NEVA means "new." Compare with other forms of Neva.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Aveekshith | அவிகà¯à®·à®¿à®¤
Vayu Deva
Aveekshith | அவிகà¯à®·à®¿à®¤
Girl/Female
Hindu
Lakshmi Devi
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Devon, DEVAN means "worshiper of the god Dumnonos."Â
Girl/Female
Tamil
Debanshi | தேபநà¯à®·à¯€
Deva Ansh
Debanshi | தேபநà¯à®·à¯€
Female
French
Pet form of French Geneviève, possibly VEVA means "race of women."
Female
French
 Short form of French Geneva, possibly NEVA means "race of women." Compare with other forms of Neva.
Male
Hebrew
(רֶבַע) Variant spelling of Hebrew Reba, REVA means "a fourth part."
Girl/Female
Indian Celtic
Superior.
Female
Russian
(Russian Ева): Armenian and Russian form of Greek Eva, YEVA means "life."Â
Female
Greek
(Εὔα) Greek form of Hebrew Chavvah, EVA means "life." In the bible, this is the name of the first woman, the mother of the entire human family. Compare with another form of Eva.
Female
Finnish
Finnish form of Greek Eva, EEVA means "life."
Boy/Male
Bengali, Christian, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil
Deity
DEVA JAINISM
DEVA JAINISM
Boy/Male
Indian
Rich
Girl/Female
Tamil
Jalanhili | ஜலஂஹிலீ
As blue as water
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Goddess with God
Boy/Male
Muslim
Congratulations, Blessed
Boy/Male
Tamil
Garland of rays
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish, French
Singing Queen
Male
English
English unisex name derived from the holiday name "Easter," which is related to Old English Eosturmónaþ/Eastermónaþ, EASTER means "April."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Fell Down
Girl/Female
Afghan, African, Arabic, Australian, French, Muslim, Pakistani, Swahili
Gracious
Boy/Male
Muslim
Friend, Lover
DEVA JAINISM
DEVA JAINISM
DEVA JAINISM
DEVA JAINISM
DEVA JAINISM
n.
One of a numerous sect in British India, holding the tenets of Jainism.
a.
Deaf.
n.
A god; a deity; a divine being; an idol; a king.
n.
See Dev.
n.
The heterodox Hindoo religion, of which the most striking features are the exaltation of saints or holy mortals, called jins, above the ordinary Hindoo gods, and the denial of the divine origin and infallibility of the Vedas. It is intermediate between Brahmanism and Buddhism, having some things in common with each.
n.
; fem. of Deva. A goddess.
n.
Alt. of Deva