In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Ega (एग) or Egatta (Sanksrit: Eka/Ekatā/Aikatā) refers to “(reflection on) solitariness” and represents one of the four types of “virtuous meditation” (dhammajhāṇa), a classification of the “meditation” (Jhāṇa), according to the Sthānāṅga Sūtra chapter 4.1.—The classification of meditation in the Sthānāṅga Sūtra comprises four kinds [e.g. “virtuous” (dhamma/dharma)]. [...] The four reflections that are prescribed for virtuous meditation are (dhammajhāṇa), [e.g., reflection on solitariness (ega-aṇuppehā/eka-anuprekṣā), ...].—Cf Aupapātika Sūtra and Bhagavatī (Bhagavaī), also known as the Vyākhyāprajñapti (Viyāhapannatti).

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Ega in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Lophira alata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lophira spathulata Tiegh., p.p. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Supplementum carpologiae. . . . 3: 52, t. 188. 1805, A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants 1: 814. 1831 and Journal of Botany, British and Foreign 15: 186–188. 1901, Exploration Botanique de l’Afrique Occidentale Française ... 5: 154. 1909, Journal of Natural Products 69(8): 1206–1208. 2006, (1805)
· Parasitology Research (2010)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Ega, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.

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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

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Ega (एग) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Eka.

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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 (+93): Ega-en, Egachi, Egaci, Egaciga, Egacu, Egacumatu, Egadisu, Egadu, Egal, Egales, Egalu, Egalum, Egam, Egamdiya, Egamtiya, Egamtiya, Egantavaya, Eganuppeha, Egarike, Egarisu.

Ends with (+447): Abhisega, Abhisega, Abhivega, Adavi banka teega, Adavibankatheega, Adda teega, Adharaniyavega, Agasavattega, Agravega, Agrega, Airega, Aligalega, Allaligalega, Allanigegalega, Allemandatheega, Ambuvega, Amdega, Amitavega, Amkega, Amtarvega.

Full-text: Eka, Ega-en, Anekan, Ekan, Egatta, Ekacintai, Ashtavittiyecurar, Munindravacana, Cuttai, Anuppeha, Ekam, Ekatecam, Raci, Anupreksha.

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Haribhakti-sudhodaya (by Tridandi Sri Bhakti Prajnan Yati Maharaj)

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