Samvasa, ṃv: 13 definitions
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Samvasa means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchāṃv (संवा�) refers to “staying with�, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] Ratnapāṇi said: ‘Son of good family, what are those sixteen dharmas included in?� Gaganagañja said: ‘Son of good family, the sixteen dharmas are included in thirty-two dharmas. What are those thirty-two? To wit, (1) calmness is included in shame and modesty; (2) gentleness is included in gentle words and being pleasant to stay with (ܰ-ṃv); (3) the absence of pride is included in the absence of contemptuousness and humility; (4) the absence of guile is included in the undefiled and no roughness; [...]’�.

Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.
India history and geography
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossaryṃv.—cf. a-kūra-cullaka-vināśi-khaṭvā-ṃv (IE 8-5); same as ā; shelter or accommodation [which the villagers were obliged to supply to the touring officers of the king]. Note: ṃv is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryṃv : (m.) 1. co-residence; 2. intimacy; 3. sexual intercourse.

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryṃv (संवा�).�
1) Dwelling together.
2) Association, company; प्रायेणाधममध्यमोत्तमगुणः संवासत� जायत� (prāyeṇādhamamadhyamottamaguṇa� ṃvto jāyate) ʲñٲԳٰ (Bombay) 1.25.
3) Domestic intercourse.
4) A house, dwelling.
5) An open space (for meeting or recreation); शृण्वन� वाचो मनुष्याणां ग्रामसंवासवासिनाम् (śṛṇvan vāco manuṣyāṇāṃ grāmaṃvvāsinām) 峾.2.49.4.
6) Cohabitation, sexual intercourse; व्रात्यय� सह संवासे (vrātyayā saha saṃvāse) Manusmṛti 8.373.
Derivable forms: ṃv� (संवासः).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṃv (संवा�).—m.
(-�) 1. A house, a dwelling. 2. An open space, either within or without a town, for the meeting and diversion of the townsmen. 3. Company, society. 4. Domestic intercourse. E. sam with, an abode.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṃv (संवा�).—i. e. sam- 1. vas + a, m. 1. Dwelling together, [ʲñٲԳٰ] 196, 15. 2. Society, union, [ᾱٴDZ貹ś] iv. [distich] 65. 3. A house. 4. An open space within or without a town for the meeting of the townsmen.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṃv (संवा�).—[masculine] dwelling together, living with ([instrumental] ± or —�); cohabitation (also sex.); (common) dwelling-place.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ṃv (संवा�):—[=sa�-] [from �-] m. dwelling together, living or associating with ([instrumental case] with and without saha, or [compound]), [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] cohabitation, sexual connexion with ([compound]), [Caraka]
3) [v.s. ...] a common abode, [Kāmandakīya-nītisāra]
4) [v.s. ...] a settlement, dwelling, house, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
5) [v.s. ...] an open place for meeting or recreation, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] association, company, society, [Horace H. Wilson]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṃv (संवा�):—[sa�-] (�) 1. m. A dwelling; company; open space for diversion.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)ṃv (संवा�) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: ṃv.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) ṃva (संवस) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: ṃv.
2) ṃv (संवा�) also relates to the Sanskrit word: ṃv.
3) ṃv (संवा�) also relates to the Sanskrit word: ṃv.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusṃv (ಸಂವಾ�):�
1) [noun] dealings or communication between an individual or a group of people; an intercourse.
2) [noun] the fact of being a resident of or living in a place for a relatively longer time.
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)
Partial matches: Sam, Vaca, Vassa.
Starts with: Samvasaka, Samvasana, Samvasanti, Samvasat, Samvasatha, Samvasati.
Full-text (+23): Priyasamvasa, Sukhasamvasa, Theyyasamvasaka, Sahasamvasa, Asamvasa, Theyyasamvasa, Garusamvasa, Amittasamvasa, Ariyamaggasamvasa, Linganurupasamvasa, Titthasamvasa, Samvasyaka, Mahasamvasa, Methunasamvasa, Samanasamvasa, Pathamasamvasa, Abhinhasamvasa, Alajjisamvasapatti, Upasamvasati, Upasamvase.
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Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Eruption of A Great Dispute within The Sangha < [Chapter 27b - The Buddha’s Ninth Vassa at Kosambī]
Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Page 411 < [Sanskrit words in the Southeast Asian Languages]
Page 401 < [Sanskrit words in the Southeast Asian Languages]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 12.79-80 < [Section IX - Details of Transmigration]
Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun� rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 8 < [Chapter 1 - Prathama-yāma-sādhana (Niśānta-bhajana–śraddhā)]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.111 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]