Ukka, Ukkā, Ukka: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Ukka means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, biology, Tamil. 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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryUkka or Ukkā.—(Chamba), the total sum; a lump sum. Note: ukka is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Ukka in India is the name of a plant defined with Daemia extensa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov. (among others).
2) Ukka is also identified with Pergularia daemia It has the synonym Asclepias muricata Schumach. & Thonn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
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· Miscellanea Austriaca ad Botanicam, Chemiam, et Historiam Naturalem Spectantia (1781)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1820)
· Nicolai Josephi Jacquin Miscellanea austriaca (1781)
· Botanisches Wörterbuch (1797)
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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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryukkā : (f.) 1. a torch; 2. a meteor; 3. forge of a smith.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryUkkā, (f.) (Vedic ulkā & ulkuṣī, cp. Gr. a)/flac (= lamprώs torch Hesychius), velxάnos (= Volcanus); Lat. Volcanus, Oir. Olcān, Idg. *ǔI̊q to be fiery) 1. firebrand, glow of fire, torch D. I, 49, 108; S. II, 264; Th. 2, 488 (°ûpama); J. I, 34 (dhamm-okkā); II, 401; IV, 291; V, 322; Vism. 428; ThA. 287; DA. I, 148; DhA. I, 42, 205; PvA. 154. Esp. as tiṇ° firebrand of dry grass M. I, 128, 365; Nd2 40Ie; DhA. I, 126; Sdhp. 573.—2. a furnace or forge of a smith A. I, 210, 257; J. VI, 437; see also below °mukha. ‹-› 3. a meteor: see below °pāta.
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 dictionary1) Ukka (उक्क) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Utka.
2) Ukka (उक्क) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ukta.
3) Ukkā (उक्का) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ulkā.
4) Ukka (उक्क) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ukṣ.
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 (+121): Uk-kaluttumani, Ukkacana, Ukkaccha, Ukkaccha, Ukkacchia, Ukkacela, Ukkacela Sutta, Ukkaceti, Ukkacita, Ukkacu, Ukkada, Ukkada, Ukkadabagalu, Ukkadabagilu, Ukkadagahale, Ukkadagale, Ukkadahola, Ukkaddha, Ukkaddhaga, Ukkaddhaya.
Ends with (+199): Amukka, Anummukka, Appakkutukka, Appakudukka, Appossukka, Apposukka, Apurorukka, Atanubukka, Atikkorukka, Avamukka, Avukka, Balahukka, Bamgimukka, Bhamgimukka, Bharyakabhurukka, Bhobhukka, Bhukka, Bhuklukka, Bhulukka, Bhurukka.
Full-text (+6): Utka, Ulka, Uksh, Kutukuti, Ukta, Ukkadhara, Kulukkagunja, Tinukka, Ukkamukha, Ukkapata, Pindaka, Hudukka, Utkattati, Ukkha, Oruvantam, Dhara, Ukkam, Pata, Ukkacela, Ukkattha.
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