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Introduction
Relating to Apabhramśa language, the following should be understood.
Alphabets of Apabhraíśa
31, a,
317
32, a,
Vowels
3, &, i, İ,
3,
ù,
5, e,
u,
o
af, ka,
Consonants
a, 1, 1, kha, ga, gha, na
3
ca, ट, ta
cha, ja,
ठ, , ड, tha, da,
jha, ña
ढ, dha, na
ण
ta,
tha,
da,
dha, na
pa, 9, ya,
pha,
?, ra,
ba, bha, ma . a . a la, va
sa, ha . . (Anusvāra) (Anunāsika) . m,
ñ It may be noted here that in. Apabhraíśa the use of na and ña occurs only in conjunct form. In Hemacandra Apabhraíśa Grammar the use of na and ña in conjunct form is traceable. The use of na is seen in conjunct and non-conjunct form. The alternative of ňa, ña, na in conjunct form is ń.
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