Chaha, Chāha: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Chaha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, biology. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chhah.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChaha [ಚಹ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze from the Theaceae (Tea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of chaha, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Chaha [ಚಹಾ] in the Kannada language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chaha in India is the name of a plant defined with Camellia sinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Thea bohea L. (among others).
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarychāha : (nt.) six days.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChaha (छह) [Also spelled chhah]:—(a) six; (nm) the number six; —[aura tīna kā saṃbaṃdha honā] to be mutually estranged, to have mutually opposed stances.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryChāhā (छाहा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Chāyā.
Chāhā has the following synonyms: Chāhiyā, Chāhi.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+11): Chaha soppu, Chaha-lubar, Chaha-lubaur, Chaha-lubuar, Chahaa, Chahada, Chahahak, Chahajali, Chahak, Chahakamahak, Chahakana, Chahal, Chahala, Chahalkadmi, Chahalpahal, Chahalubor, Chaham, Chahana, Chahar, Chahar-maghz.
Ends with: Anchaha, Ghichaaha, Kacchaha, Michaaha, Nirucchaha, Pacchaha, Panchaha, Sacchaha, Ucchaha, Ucchaha, Uchaha.
Full-text: Chaha-lubuar, Chaha-lubar, Chaha soppu, Chaha-lubaur, Chaya, Chahi, Chahiya, Cha, Chh, Chhah, Pitana, Tiṇa, Saha.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Chaha, Chāha, Chāhā; (plurals include: Chahas, Chāhas, Chāhās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 3.11 - The six mountain chains < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Verse 3.27 - The rise (regeneration) and fall (degeneration) < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Verse 1.22 - Clairvoyance due to destruction-cum-subsidence < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]
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