Alas; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
Alas means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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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Sanskrit-English dictionary
Alas (अलस्).—a. Not shining.
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family. Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Relevant definitions
Starts with (+1): Alasa, Alasabhondara, Alasada, Alasai, Alasaka, Alasanda, Alasata, Alasatva, Alasavanem, Alasekshana, Alaseluka, Alashanca Mayabapa, Alashavara-ganga, Alashi, Alasika, Alasiya, Alassa, Alasunda, Alasya, Alasyachinta.
Ends with: Calas, Chalas, Dvarapalas, Malas.
Full-text (+16): Tobatoba, Hantokti, Ha, Abbhumme, Ahaya Ahaya, Hanta, Aviha, Kashta, Ahe, Vata, Avida, Dhi, Ahu, Abbhum, Bhushana, Hayadosa Dulla, Vigadita, Atyahita, Haha, Ahaha.
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Search found 92 books and stories containing Alas; (plurals include: Alases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (by Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.6.344 < [Chapter 6 - Abhīṣṭa-lābha: The Attainment of All Desires]
Verse 2.6.322 < [Chapter 6 - Abhīṣṭa-lābha: The Attainment of All Desires]
Verse 2.6.268 < [Chapter 6 - Abhīṣṭa-lābha: The Attainment of All Desires]
The Mahabharata - Fourth Book (by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa)
Section XVIII < [Kichaka-badha Parva]
Section XIX < [Kichaka-badha Parva]
Section XVI < [Kichaka-badha Parva]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 12: Attainment of disgust with existence < [Chapter II]
Part 13: Sermon on the four gatis: gods < [Chapter IV - Padmaprabhacaritra]
Part 13: Sermon on the four gatis: humans < [Chapter IV - Padmaprabhacaritra]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 24 - On the stay of Hariścandra in the burning ground < [Book 7]
Chapter 22 - On the selling of Hariścandra’s wife < [Book 7]
Chapter 20 - On the earnestness of Hariścandra to pay off the Dakṣiṇā < [Book 7]
The Mahabharata - Second Book (by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa)
Section LXVIII < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Section LXV < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Section LXXVIII < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
The Mahabharata - Third Book (by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa)
Section CCXXXIV < [Ghosha-yatra Parva]
Section CXXXVII < [Tirtha-yatra Parva]
Section XXVII < [Arjunabhigamana Parva]