Life in Ancient India as Depicted in Jain Canons

SR No.: 011077
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jagdishchandra Jain
Publisher: New Book Company
Publication Year: 1947
Total Pages: 429
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 16 MB

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Udda
It is same as Odra or Orissa. According to the Brahmapurana, Odra extended northwards to Vraja mandala or Jajpur.5
Vokkasa
An
Vokkasa or Bokkasa is included among the mixed castes offspring of Nisada father and Ambaṭṭha mother was called a Bokkssa."
Vokkana or Pokkana
Pakkana is referred to in the Bṛhatkolpa Bhasya 58
Vokkāņa is mentioned in the Brhatsamhita as well as in the Divyavadana."
According to Dr. Sylvain Lévi, Vokkana is identified with Wakhan 61
58 G. D., p. 42.
Aca Vir. 26; Manu. X. 18
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JU.P.H.S., Vol. XV, Pt. II, p. 49.