Passi, Passī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Passi 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
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesA Pacceka Buddha mentioned in a nominal list. M.iii.70; ApA.i.107; MA.ii.890.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Passi in India is the name of a plant defined with Dalbergia lanceolaria in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dalbergia lanceolaria Moon.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pharmaceutical biology (2005)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1782)
· Cat. Pl. Ceylon (1824)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Passi, for example health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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 Dictionarypassi : (aor. of passati) saw; found; understood.
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 dictionaryPassi (पस्सि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Darśin.
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 (+7): Passi-babul, Passiflora cincinnata, Passiflora coccinea, Passiflora coriacea, Passiflora cupraea, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora foetida, Passiflora incarnata, Passiflora laurifolia, Passiflora leschenaultii, Passiflora manicata, Passiflora quadrangularis, Passiflora rubra, Passiflora subpeltata, Passiflora vespertilio, Passika, Passika-thera, Passing-from Noble Family, Passion, Passion flower.
Ends with: Anupassi, Atipassi, Dighatapassi, Samanupassi, Sampassi, Tapassi, Upatapassi, Vipassi.
Full-text: Darshin, Pashyin, Passi-babul, Passati.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Passi, Passī; (plurals include: Passis, Passīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 16 - The Discourse At Isigili < [Discourses]
Formal Education System in Ancient India (by Sushmita Nath)
Subjects studied in the Buddhist Period < [Chapter 5 - Subjects studied in the Vedic and Buddhist period]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Introduction (commentary on the first stanza) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]