Jhama, Jhāma: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Jhama means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryjhāma : (adj.) burnt; charred.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryJhāma, (adj. -n.) (jhāyati2) burning, on fire, conflagration, in °khetta charcoal-burner’s field J. I, 238; II, 92; °aṅgāra a burning cinder PvA. 90. By itself: J. I, 405; DhA. II, 67. (Page 287)
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 dictionaryJhāma (झाम) [Also spelled jham]:—(nm) a dredger, grabbing crane.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryJhāma (झाम) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dhyāma.
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 corpusJhāma (ಝಾಮ):—
1) [noun] a period of three hours.
2) [noun] a going round the town at regular intervals by guards, police.
3) [noun] the place or station of a group of city guards, policemen, etc; an outpost.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+1): Jhamada, Jhamajham, Jhamajhama, Jhamajhamahata, Jhamajhamai, Jhamajhamana, Jhamajhamata, Jhamajhamaunu, Jhamajhami, Jhamajhuma, Jhamak, Jhamaka, Jhamakana, Jhamakanem, Jhamakka, Jhamaku, Jhamala, Jhamaliya, Jhamara, Jhamarval.
Ends with: Jhamajhama, Majhama, Nijjhama, Ramajhama, Tamajhama.
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