Makkha: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Makkha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Google Books: The Fruits of True MonkhoodMakkha (“denigration”) in Buddhism refers to one of the sixteen upakilesa (subtle defilements).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Makkha in India is the name of a plant defined with Apluda mutica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamina gigantea P. Beauv. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1900)
· Observationes Botanicae (1789)
· Taxon (2000)
· Reliquiae Haenkeanae (1830)
· The Fodder Grasses of Northern India. (1888)
· Beschreibung der Gräser (1810)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Makkha, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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 Dictionarymakkha : (m.) depreciation of another's worth.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Makkha, 2 (probably=makkha1, but BSk. differentiates with mrakṣya Divy 622, trsl. Index “ill-feeling”? Böhtlingk-Roth have: mrakṣya “wohlgefühl”) anger, rage Vin. I, 25. (Page 512)
2) Makkha, 1 (fr. mṛkṣ, lit. smearing over. Cp. BSk. mṛakṣa Śikṣ 198. 8, in cpd. māna-mada-mṛakṣa-paridāha etc. ) hypocrisy; usually combined with paḷāsa (see also palāsa) M. I, 15; A. I, 95, 100, 299; IV, 148, 456; V, 39, 156, 209, 310, 361; It. 3; Sn. 56, 437, 631, 1132 (cp. Nd2 484= makkhāyanā makkhāyitattaṃ niṭṭhuriya-kammaṃ, i.e. hardness, mercilessness); Dh. 150, 407; J. V, 141; Vbh. 357, 380, 389; Pug. 18, 22; Miln. 289, 380; DhA. III, 118; VI, 181.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryMakkha (मक्ख) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mrakṣ.
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: Makkhakudrusa, Makkhali, Makkhali Gosala, Makkhali Sutta, Makkhali Vagga, Makkhan, Makkhara, Makkhavinaya, Makkhayana, Makkhaṇa.
Ends with: Nimmakkha, Samakkha.
Full-text: Makkhayana, Nimmakkha, Mraksh, Nitthuriya, Niddhuniya, Makkhavinaya, Mrakshya, Makkhin, Upakilesa, Vivada, Mraksha, Upakkilesa, Palasha, Kodha.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Makkha; (plurals include: Makkhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza on nillolupa (free from covetousness) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Factor 8 - Dosa (hatred) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Māra’s Visit to deter the Bodhisatta by feigning Goodwill < [Chapter 6 - The Practice of Severe Austerities]
Addenda: Bāvarī the Brahmin Teacher (continued) < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 231-234 - The Story of A Group of Six Monks < [Chapter 17 - Kodha Vagga (Anger)]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XX - Śyāmaka Jātaka < [Volume II]