Araha, Āraha: 4 definitions
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Araha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryaraha : (adj.) worthy of; deserving.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAraha, (adj.) (-°) (Vedic arha of arh) 1. worthy of, deserving, entitled to, worth Dh. 195 (pūjā°); Pv. II, 86 (dakkhiṇā°); VvA. 23 (daṇḍa° deserving punishment). frequent in cpd. mahâraha (Sk. mahârgha) worth much, of great value, costly, dear J. I, 50, 58; III, 83, etc. (see mahant).—2. fit for, apt for, suitable PvA. 26 (paribhoga° fit for eating). (Page 76)
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1) Āraha, (nt.) only in pl. gihīnaṃ ārahāni, things proper to laymen, D. III, 163. (Page 108)
2) Āraha, (adj.) metri causa for araha deserving J. VI, 164. (Page 107)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryAraha (अरह).—adj. (= Pali id., Sanskrit arha), worthy: nigra-hārahaṃ, pragrahārahaṃ Mahāvastu i.347.18 (prose).
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). 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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Araha (अरह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Arhat.
2) Araha (अरह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Arahas.
3) Araha (अरह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Aratha.
4) Ārāha (आराह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ārādha.
5) Ārāha (आराह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ārādhya.
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 (+14): Araha Sutta, Arahaddhaja, Arahaga, Araham Sutta, Arahamtiya, Arahana, Arahani, Arahanna, Arahannaka, Arahannaya, Arahant, Arahanta, Arahanta Sutta, Arahanta Vagga, Arahar, Arahar dall, Arahara, Arahas, Arahasyam, Arahati.
Ends with (+71): Adibaraha, Adivaraha, Aharaha, Amkanabaraha, Anaraha, Atharaha, Attharaha, Auttaraha, Avaraha, Bahadarivaraha, Bahaddurivaraha, Baraha, Bhaisaraha, Bharaha, Bhumivaraha, Bhuvaraha, Brahmavaraha, Chandaraha, Dakkhinaraha, Dananaraha.
Full-text (+5): Arahas, Buddha Sutta, Arhat, Aradha, Aradhya, Araham Sutta, Aratha, Kammaraha, Araha Sutta, Dandaraha, Dakkhinaraha, Chandaraha, Nibbattana, Arahati, Parinneyya Sutta, Yatharaham, Rahas, Ohita, Shravaka, Arahant.
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Search found 19 books and stories containing Araha, Āraha, Ārāha; (plurals include: Arahas, Ārahas, Ārāhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Buddha attributes (1): Arahaṃ < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Part 2 - The Nine Supreme Attributes of the Buddha < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Part 3 - Miscellaneous Remarks about the attributes of the Buddha < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 3 - Why is the Buddha called Arhat < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
Part 2 - Explanation of the word ‘mayā’ < [Chapter II - Evam Mayā Śrutam Ekasmin Samaye]
V. Body with marks and body without marks < [Part 3 - Possessing a body endowed with the marks]
Mindfulness Meditation Made Easy (by Dhammasami)
The Manchu Collection of the University Library Oslo: An Overview < [Volume 31 (1968)]
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
33. The life of a Tirthankara (Titthayara) < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Practical Advice for Meditators (by Bhikkhu Khantipalo)