Bhaluka, Bhāluka, Bhālūka: 7 definitions
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Bhaluka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Bhaluka is an Assamese term referring to a variety of bamboo (i.e., “balcooa bamboo” or Bambusa balcooa).—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Bhaluka in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Bambusa balcooa Roxb. from the Poaceae (Grass) family. For the possible medicinal usage of bhaluka, 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.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Bhāluka (भालुक) or Bhālūka (भालूक).—A bear.
Derivable forms: bhālukaḥ (भालुकः), bhālūkaḥ (भालूकः).
See also (synonyms): bhālluka.
Bhālūka (भालूक).—m. A bear (cf. bhallaka).
1) Bhāluka (भालुक):—m. a bear, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. bhalla and bhālluka).
2) Bhālūka (भालूक):—[from bhāluka] m. idem, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Bhāluka (भालुक):—m. Bär Cit. bei [Bharata] zu [Amarakoṣa] [Śabdakalpadruma] — Vgl. bhālūka, bhalla u. s. w.
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Bhālūka (भालूक):—m. Bär [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 1289.] Cit. bei [Bharata] zu [Amarakoṣa] [Śabdakalpadruma] [ŚABDĀRṆAVA] bei [UJJVAL.] zu [Uṇādisūtra 4, 41.] — Vgl. bhāluka, bhalla u. s. w.
Bhāluka (भालुक):—m. Bär.
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Bhālūka (भालूक):—m. Bar.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Bhaluka, Bhāluka, Bhālūka; (plurals include: Bhalukas, Bhālukas, Bhālūkas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 504 < [Hindi-Bengali-English Volume 2]
Page 504 < [Hindi-Assamese-English Volume 2]
Page 705 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 3]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Techniques (c): Bamboo Tying Strand (Tamal) < [Chapter 4]
Architecture (c): Developing of the Assamese Homestead and Campus < [Chapter 3]
Architecture (d): Entrance Gate < [Chapter 3]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 191 < [Volume 8 (1886)]
Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints (by Justin E. Abbott)
8.4: Vithoba’s wanderings < [Chapter 8 - Dnyandev and His Grandparents]
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)