Bhela, Bhēla: 16 definitions
Introduction:
Bhela means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Bhela (भेल).—A disciple of Punarvasu Ātreya who was an Āyurveda ācārya. He was a contemporary of Agniveśa and has composed a work on Āyurveda, entitled 'Bhelasaṃhitā'.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Biology (plants and animals)
Bhela 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 latifolia Pers. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Suppl. (1782)
· Chem. Biol. Interact. (2007)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Taxon (1980)
· Chem. Biol. Interact. (2006)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bhela, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, 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
bhēla (भेल).—f Mixture, mixed or mingled state. 2 That which is added and mixed.
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bhēla (भेल).—f C A small made-up lump or pat of gūḷa.
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bhēlā (भेला).—m A string of bundles (of kaḍabā, sarama, or grass) connected at their ends. Several such are arranged spirally within a pēva or grain-cellar, forming a lining or case to protect the grain from damp. v ghāla, bāndha, basava. 3 unc See bhēlagā. 2 A ball or lump (as of squeezed tamarinds, butter, congealed ghee, gūḷa, khavā, sākhara &c.) Ex. braja- vāsī nanda lālā || hātāmadhyēṃ lōṇyācā bhēlā ||.
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bhēḷa (भेळ).—f Any thing added and mixed. 2 also bhēḷābhēḷa f Mixed or mingled state, mixture.
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bhēḷā (भेळा).—m Commonly bhēlā. A string of bundles &c. 2 The name of a jungle tree.
bhēla (भेल).—f Mixture; that which is added and mixed.
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bhēḷa (भेळ).—
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Bhela (भेल).—a. [bhī-ra rasya laḥ]
1) Timid, cowardly.
2) Foolish. ignorant.
3) Unsteady, inconstant.
4) Tall.
5) Agile, quick.
-laḥ A boat, raft, float.
Bhelā (भेला).—a high number: Gaṇḍavyūha 106.11. Cf. next, and telā.
Bhela (भेल).—mfn.
(-laḥ-lā-laṃ) 1. Ignorant, unwise, foolish. 2. Fearful, timid. 3. Unsteady, (figuratively or literally.) 4. Tall. m.
(-laḥ) 1. A raft, a float. 2. The name of a Muni, the author of some medical works. E. bhī to fear, Unadi aff. ran and the final changed to la .
Bhela (भेल).—i. e. bhī + la, I. adj. 1. Timid. 2. Ignorant. 3. Tall. Ii. m. I. A raft. 2. The name of a Muni.
1) Bhela (भेल):—[from bhera] mfn. (only [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]) timid
2) [v.s. ...] foolish, ignorant
3) [v.s. ...] till
4) [v.s. ...] active, restless
5) [v.s. ...] (also laka) = laghiṣṭha
6) [v.s. ...] m. a species of small tiger, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) [v.s. ...] m. (also laka mn.) a raft, boat, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
8) [v.s. ...] m. Name of a physician, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. bheḍa).
Bhela (भेल):—(laḥ) 1. m. A raft; name of a sage. a. Ignorant; timid; unsteady.
Bhela (भेल):—[UJJVAL.] zu [Uṇādisūtra 2, 28.]
1) adj. a) furchtsam (vgl. bhī) [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 2, 8, 58. 3, 3, 403.] [Hemacandra’s Anekārthasaṃgraha 2, 504.] [Medinīkoṣa 1. 43.] [VIŚVA] bei [UJJVAL.] — b) dumm, einfältig [Hemacandra’s Anekārthasaṃgraha] [Medinīkoṣa] [VIŚVA.] — c) gross von Wuchs [VIŚVA.] — d) beweglich, unstät [Śabdaratnāvalī im Śabdakalpadruma] —
2) m. a) Nachen, Boot, Floss [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 3,3, 403.] [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 879.] [Hemacandra’s Anekārthasaṃgraha] [Medinīkoṣa] [VIŚVA.] — b) Nomen proprium eines Ṛṣi [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 2, 7, 16. 3, 3, 403.] [Hemacandra’s Anekārthasaṃgraha] [Medinīkoṣa] [VIŚVA.] — Vgl. bheḍa .
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Bhela (भेल):—
1) als eine Bed. von ladhiṣṭha [Medinīkoṣa ṭh. 16.]
Bhela (भेल):——
1) *Adj. — a) furchtsam. — b) dumm , einfältig. — c) gross von Wuchs. — d) beweglich , unstät. — e) = laghiṣṭha. —
2) m. — a) *Nachen , Boot , Floss. — b) Nomen proprium eines Arztes , = bheḍa [Cakradatta]
Bhela (भेल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Bhela.
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
Bhela (भेल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Bhela.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Bhēḷa (ಭೇಳ):—[noun] = ಭೇಲ್ [bhel].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
1) Bhela (भेल):—n. flood; inundation; torrent;
2) Bhelā (भेला):—n. gathering; assembly;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Bhelaga, Bhelai, Bhelaka, Bhelakanda, Bhelakandanem, Bhelakshi, Bhelaku, Bhelaku, Bhelaku-bahal, Bhelaku-bahal, Bhelana, Bhelanem, Bhelasamhita, Bhelaviya, Bhelaya.
Full-text (+2): Sarvapakshiya-bhela, Bhelasamhita, Bhelaka, Bhelanem, Bheli, Bhel, Bheka, Bhelaga, Shelabhela, Bhelakshi, Tela, Behala, Paramarishi, Samhita, Sharngeshtha, Vibhitaki, Haritaki, Shiras, Bheda, Punarvasu.
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Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.3.309 < [Chapter 3 - Mahāprabhu’s Deliverance of Sarvabhauma, Exhibition of His Six-armed Form, and Journey to Bengal]
Verse 3.1.186 < [Chapter 1 - Meeting Again at the House of Śrī Advaita Ācārya]
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A True Servant—A True Master (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Bhela and Bhela Saṃhitā < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Ātreya (Āyurveda scholar) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Hārīta (Āyurveda scholar) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 10 - The Pupils of Atreya < [Part 1 - The History of Medicine in India]
Chapter 8 - Caraka Samhita—A Redacted Treatise < [Part 1 - The History of Medicine in India]
Chapter 4 - The Story of Atreya < [Part 1 - The History of Medicine in India]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A critical review of arsha < [2018: Volume 7, May special issue 10]
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Prepration and biochemical study of kadaba masha taila < [2020: Volume 9, March issue 3]