Bhallika: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Bhallika means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
1. Bhallika: The younger brother of Tapassu, their father being a caravan leader of Pokkharavati in Ukkala (AA.i.207 calls their birthplace Asitanjana). While they were going along with five hundred trading carts, these stopped near the Rajayatana tree where the Buddha was sitting, eight weeks after his Enlightenment. When they investigated the cause for their carts thus stopping, a deity, their kinsman in a former life (their mother according to AA.i.207), pointed out to them the Buddha and asked them to give him a meal as he had eaten nothing for seven weeks. Not waiting to cook, the merchants gave the Buddha some butter and honey in a bowl provided by the Four Regent Gods. At the end of the meal the Buddha talked to them. They accepted the Buddha and the Dhamma as their Refuge (the Dvevacikasarana, they thus became the Buddhas first lay disciples; A.i.26), and obtained from the Buddha a few hairs as an object of worship. Later, when the Buddha was in Rajagaha after the preaching of his First Sermon, the merchants visited him and listened to his preaching. Tapassu became a sotapanna, and Bhallika entered the Order and became an arahant.
In the past, Bhallika had given fruit to a Pacceka Buddha, named Sumana. During this life of Sikhi Buddha, he was a brahmin of Arunavati, and hearing that Ujita and Ojita had given the Buddha his first meal, he and his friend invited the Buddha to eat at their house, and resolved to win a similar distinction for themselves in the future. They were herdsmen in the life of Kassapa Buddha, and for many years supplied milk rice to the Buddha and the monks (ThagA.i.48f.; AA.i.207f.; Vin.i.3f.; J.i.80. Mhv.iii.303f).
The Theragatha (vs.7), contains a verse spoken by Bhallika when Mara tried to frighten him by assuming a hideous form.
It is said that the hair (eight handfuls) given by the Buddha was deposited in a cetiya in Asitanjana and that on fast days blue rays shone from the cetiya. AA.i.208. There is a tradition in Ceylon (recorded in the Pujavaliya) that Tapassu and Bhalluka visited the east coast of Ceylon and built a cetiya, there. An inscription makes a similar record.
2. Bhallika, Bhalluka: One of the of the chief lay patrons of Dipankara Buddha. Bu.ii.215.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Biology (plants and animals)
Bhallika in India is the name of a plant defined with Semecarpus anacardium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Semecarpus anacardium Blanco (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Chem. Biol. Interact. (2007)
· Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind.
· Taxon (1980)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Phytotherapy Research (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bhallika, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Bhallika (भल्लिक).—(in Mahāvastu var. °iya; = Pali Bhallika, °iya, °uka), name of a merchant, associated with Trapuṣa, often in dvandva [compound]: Lalitavistara 381.4 ff.; Mahāvastu iii.303.5 ff. (°iya, with v.l. °ika, 303.13; 305.6); Divyāvadāna 393.19.
Bhallikā (भल्लिका).—f.
(-kā) Marking-nut. E. kan added to bhallī.
1) Bhallikā (भल्लिका):—[from bhallaka > bhall] a f. Semecarpus Anacardium, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) Bhallika (भल्लिक):—[from bhall] a m. Name of a man, [Buddhist literature]
3) b m. See above
4) Bhallikā (भल्लिका):—[from bhallika] b f. See under bhallaka.
Bhallikā (भल्लिका):—(kā) 1. f. Marking-nut.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Bhallikā (भल्लिका):—(nf) a fragrant flower resembling the jasmine.
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Pali-English dictionary
bhallika (ဘလ္လိက) [(pu) (ပု)]—
[bhalla+ka]
[ဘလ္လ+က]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+1): Bhallaka, Pallikkai, Ti wei bo li, Madhusambhava, Kirti, Keshasthalin, Valuksha, Ojita, Uttarapathaka, Trapusa, Rajayatana, Ukkala, Shiluksha, Shikhandi, Bhalluka, Dipankara, Ti wei bo li jing, Pranidhi, Sujata, Wu jie fa.
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Search found 20 books and stories containing Bhallika, Bhalla-ka, Bhallikā; (plurals include: Bhallikas, kas, Bhallikās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)
Offering of food by Trapusa and Bhallika < [Chapter 3 - Amarāvatī and the Formative Stage of the Buddhist Art]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
At the Rājāyatana tree < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (1): Tapussa and Bhallika < [Chapter 45a - The Life Stories of Male Lay Disciples]
Part 7 - The Week at Rājāyatana Tree (Rājāyatana Sattāha) < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
Part 5 - The Week at Ajapāla Banyan Tree < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Mahavagga, Khandaka 1, Chapter 4 < [Khandaka 1 - The Admission to the Order of Bhikkhus]
Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXVIII - The story of Trapuṣa (Trapusa) and Bhallika < [Volume III]
Chapter XXIX - From Uruvilvā to Benares < [Volume III]
Foreword to the third volume < [Volume III]
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
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