Asali, Ashali, Asālī, Asāḷī, Āśālī: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Asali means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Marathi, 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.
The Sanskrit terms Asāḷī and Āśālī can be transliterated into English as Asali or Asalii or Ashali, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Asli.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraĀśālī (आशाली) is the name of a Vidyā, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.2 [Rāvaṇa’s expedition of conquest] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, “At Daśagrīva’s command Kumbhakarṇa and others went to capture Indra’s Dikpāla, Nalakūbara, in the city Durlaṅgha. By means of the vidyā Āśālī Nalakūbara made a wall of fire, which was a hundred yojanas high, in his city. And on it he made machines made of fire alone making a fire in the sky, as it were, with masses of flames. Nalakūbara stood near the wall, surrounded by soldiers, blazing with anger like a Vahnikumāra. [...]”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsAsali [ആശാളി] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Lepidium sativum L. from the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. For the possible medicinal usage of asali, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Asali in India is the name of a plant defined with Lepidium sativum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crucifera nasturtium E.H.L. Krause (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1981)
· Taxon (1982)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici (1794)
· Chromosoma (1977)
· Research Bulletin (1976)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Asali, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryasāḷī (असाळी).—f A female goblin of a particular kind. 2 Hence, A virago or vixen.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishasāḷī (असाळी).—f A female goblin of a particular kind; a virago.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryAsalī (असली) [Also spelled asli]:—(a) real; true; pure, unadulterated; —[dhaḍe kī chuṭa] actual tare; —[rupa dikhānā] to show one’s horns.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAsali (ಅಸಲಿ):—[noun] a kind of necklace worn around the neck as an ornament.
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Asali (ಅಸಲಿ):—[adjective] = ಅಸಲು [asalu]1.
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Āśāḷi (ಆಶಾಳಿ):—[noun] the entire universe; all the directions.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Asali-bisali, Asaliha, Asalihi, Asalika, Asalila, Asalima, Asalio, Asaliya, Asaliyata, Asaliyo.
Ends with (+105): Abhimanashali, Adrishtashali, Agasali, Akhasali, Akkasali, Anubhavashali, Anupavacali, Anupokacali, Aracali, Aranyashali, Arunashali, Athavi Masali, Atittacali, Balashali, Bhagyashali, Bhangasali, Bhogashali, Bhujangashali, Dabbanasali, Daivashali.
Full-text: Asali-bisali, Shastravyutpatti, Asli, Shaharabajara, Urdhvarekha, Prastha, Dravyadrishta, Vipacara, Madara, Hatakhalim, Musha, Vikshepa, Nalakubara, Uparambha, Durlangha, Vasana, Jaga, Ada.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 13: Taking of Durlaṅgha < [Chapter II - Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest]
Part 15: The foundation of the tīrtha < [Chapter III]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 7.27 - The transgressions of the minor vow of non-stealing < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
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