Aliha, Āḷha: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Aliha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsAlha [सुंठ, आले] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Zingiber officinale Roscoe from the Zingiberaceae (Ginger) family. For the possible medicinal usage of alha, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryĀḷha, (nt.) = āḷhaka; only at A.III, 52 (udak°), where perhaps better with v. l. to be read as āḷhaka. The id. p. at A.II, 55 has ālhaka only. (Page 110)
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 dictionaryĀlhā (आल्हा):—(nm) verse narrative eulogising the exploits and chivalrous deeds of Alha: and Udal; a ballad composed in the traditional alha: metre;—[gānā] to narrate one’s exploits and experiences at length.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Āliha (आलिह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Spṛś.
2) Āliha (आलिह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ālikh.
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)
Ends with (+16): Abhraliha, Accogaliha, Agaliha, Ajjhogaliha, Asakaliha, Asaliha, Atibaliha, Atigaliha, Avagaliha, Avaliha, Baliha, Galiha, Harpaliha, Jihvaliha, Kaliha, Kayadaliha, Maliha, Mangaliha, Ogaliha, Pabaliha.
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Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Foreword to volume 2 < [Forewords]
Aspects of Hindi Literature < [October 1956]