Bamha, Bāṃha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bamha means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBāṃha (बांह):—(nf) an arm; a sleeve; —[uṭhākara pratijñā karanā] to take a firm vow; —[utāranā] the arm-bone to be dislocated; —[kā sahārā/—kī chāṃha lenā] to seek protection/patronage of; —[gahanā/thāmanā/pakaḍanā] to give protection/patronage/support to; —[caḍhānā] to get ready for a fight; to set right a dislocated armbone; to get ready to plunge into work; —[denā] to lend support, to extend help; [bāṃhoṃ meṃ kasanā/bharanā] to embrace.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryBamha (बम्ह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Brahman.
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: Bamhajja, Bamhana, Bamhani, Bamhannaya.
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