Bhindivala, Bhindivāla, Bhimdivala: 2 definitions
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Bhindivala means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryBhindivāla, (Non-Aryan; Epic Sk. bhindipāla spear, but cp Prk bhiṇḍi-māla & °vāla, Pischel, Prk. Gr. § 248; see also Geiger, P. Gr. § 38) a sort of spear J. VI, 105, 248; Abhp 394. (Page 505)
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBhiṃḍivāla (ಭಿಂಡಿವಾಲ):—[noun] = ಭಿಂಡಿವಾಳ [bhimdivala].
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Bhiṃḍivāḷa (ಭಿಂಡಿವಾಳ):—[noun] a spear-like weapon consisting of a short wooden shaft with a sharp point, usu. of metal, for thrusting or throwing.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Starts with: Bhindivalamu.
Full-text: Bhindapala, Bhindimala.
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