Chakka, Chakkadi: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Chakka means something in Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, 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 Chhakka.
Ambiguity: Although Chakka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cakka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChakka [ചക്ക] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Artocarpus heterophyllus from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family having the following synonyms: Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus integrifolia, Artocarpus jaca. For the possible medicinal usage of chakka, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chakka in India is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus integrifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolia L.f..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegetabilium Editionis Decimae Tertiae (1782)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chakka, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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 Dictionarychakka : (nt.) a set of six.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryChakka, (nt.) (fr. cha) set of six Vism.242 (meda° & mutta°). (Page 273)
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarychakka (छक्क).—a (cakita S) Lost in wonder, wonder-struck.
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chakkā (छक्का).—m ( H) The six of a suit at cards. 2 A throw of six with dice. 3 An aggregate of six (i. e. of six sheets of paper, of six rupees, of six fruits &c.) 4 Abridged from chakkāpañjā q. v. infra.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishchakka (छक्क).—a Wonder-struck.
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chakkā (छक्का).—m The six of a suit of cards. Aggregate of six.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChakkā (छक्का) [Also spelled chhakka]:—(nm) a set of six; sixer (in cricket); the sixth in a pack of cards; the six (at dice, etc.); -[paṃjā] manoeuvrings, tactical moves; [chakke chūṭanā] to lose the six senses, to be at one’s wit’s end; to be demoralised, [chakke chuḍānā] to give one his gruel, to smite hip and thigh, to out-manoeuvre, to demoralise, to force out of gear.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryChakka (छक्क) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ṣaṭka.
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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusChakka (ಛಕ್ಕ):—
1) [noun] the symbol for the number six.
2) [noun] in the game of dice, a score of six.
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Chakkaḍi (ಛಕ್ಕಡಿ):—[noun] any of various small, strong, two-wheeled vehicles drawn by an ox or usu. two oxen.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Chakka (छक्क):—adj. 1. surprised; amazed; wonderstruck; 2. elated; pleased;
2) Chakkā (छक्का):—adj. six-fold; n. to throw in the game of dice; a six in card;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+61): Cakkai, Cakkai-purattivitu, Cakkaiyan, Cakkaiyay, Cakkalaiyan, Cakkalamai, Cakkalatticcantai, Cakkalattipporattam, Cakkamma, Cakkanakkari, Cakkani, Cakkappirataman, Cakkaraccakkaram, Cakkaraccelvam, Cakkaraccuvacam, Cakkarai, Cakkarakapirasankam, Cakkarakarakam, Cakkarakaram, Cakkarakkal.
Ends with: Acchakka, Attachchakka, Bael chakka, Bakaruchakka, Ducchakka, Duchakka, Itichchakka, Kaitachchakka, Koozha chakka, Kottachchakka, Nila chakka, Paplichakka, Parangi-chakka, Parankichchakka, Pathanga chakka, Pulichakka, Pulinchakka, Uchakka, Uparachakka.
Full-text (+8): Chakadi, Pathanga chakka, Parangi-chakka, Bael chakka, Koozha chakka, Shatka, Nila chakka, Lokandara, Avariya Vagga, Saraniya Vagga, Siti Vagga, Dhammika Vagga, Senaka Vagga, Anuttariya Vagga, Tika Vagga, Vatakapabbata, Cakka, Shatkika, Ahuneyya Vagga, Mahamandapa.
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Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.5(e). Aṅguttara Nikāya (Numerical Discourses of the Buddha) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part 6 - Chakka Nipata Pali < [Chapter VII - Anguttara Nikaya]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
1.5: Significance of the Concepts (of Dhyāna) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 13 - The Buddha’s first Vassa: Sending out Sixty Arahats < [Volume 2.2]
Supplement (d): The Eight Differences (vematta) < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Chapter 3 - Seeing the Four Great Omens < [Volume 2.1]
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)