of, belonging to, situated in, coming from the north east; north-eastern.

(collectively) the past history of events, happenings, etc. and their probable effects in future; antecedents (as of a person).

the north east direction.

(jain.) he who is well versed in Pūrvaāgamas, the jaina spiritual scriptures.

a man who has married while his elder brother is yet to marry.

other than eastern.

western.

= ಪೂರ್ವಾಚಲ.

previously; in the preceding part; above.