Amai, Āmai: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Amai means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Āmai (“tortoise”) refers to a type of animal form, representing one of the several “attributes” (āyudha) or “accessories” of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The śilpa texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of āyudha or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The animals and birds found as vehicles for the deities or held as attributes or weapons in the hands of the deities are, for example, Āmai.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Amāi (अमाइ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Amāyin.
Amāi has the following synonyms: Amāilla.
2) Āmai (आमै) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Āmayin.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Āmai (आमै):—n. 1. mother; mum; 2. grandmother; 3. an old woman;
2) Āmai (आमै):—interj. → आम्मै [āmmai]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Amai-babai, Amai-ottukatti, Amaicciyal, Amaiit, Amaikkal, Amailla, Amaimati, Amainey, Amaippu, Amaipputtu, Amaitra, Amaitri, Amaittali, Amaittan, Amaivagai, Amaivatakkam, Amaivu, Amaiyal, Amaiyappatai, Amaiyotu.
Ends with (+248): Acamai, Acampavitopamai, Accamai, Acuvakkatamai, Aiyavuvamai, Ajamai, Alukkamai, Alunkamai, Antanamai, Antatiyuvamai, Appiramai, Aputavuvamai, Aramai, Aramaicoramai, Ardhamai, Ariyamai, Arramattamai, Arukamai, Ashuva-kkadamai, Aticayavuvamai.
Full-text (+47): Amai-babai, Amayin, Taraiyamai, Niramai, Kinarramai, Amaiyal, Amaikkal, Amaiyotu, Tannamai, Amailla, Cilayutan, Tauleyam, Amaipputtu, Āmaippūṭṭu, Cerramai, Carukamai, Kutankam, Amai-ottukatti, Antarankattiyani, Alukkamai.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Amai, Āmai, Amāi, Aamai; (plurals include: Amais, Āmais, Amāis, Aamais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 6.6.10 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Malukku, vaiyam alanta)]
Pasuram 6.6.9 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Malukku, vaiyam alanta)]
Pasuram 2.8.5 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Anaivatu Aravu-anaimel)]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Mukti possible with body in worldly life < [Chapter 7 - Liberation]
Tagore's Concept of Death < [October 1958]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
The cultural life of the Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)