Bia: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bia means something in 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bia in India is the name of a plant defined with Pterocarpus marsupium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lingoum marsupium (Roxb.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Bia in Malaysia is also identified with Mitragyna speciosa It has the synonym Nauclea korthalsii Steud., nom. inval. (etc.).
3) Bia in Pacific is also identified with Artocarpus altilis It has the synonym Radermachia incisa Thunb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Amer. Journal of Botany (2001)
· Taxon (1980)
· Natural history (1897)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia (1763)
· Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. (1842)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bia, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Bia (बिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dvitīya.
Bia has the following synonyms: Bi.
2) Bia (बिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dvika.
3) Bīa (बीअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Bīja.
4) Bīā (बीआ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dvitīyā.
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 (+21): Bia kalong, Bia-bia, Biabas, Biabia, Biache riche zaa castilla, Biak, Biak-biak, Biaki, Biala, Bian bin cao, Bian da xiu qiu, Bian dou, Bian dou cai, Bian fu cao, Bian guo jiao gu lan, Bian he mu, Bian se qian niu, Bian shuo teng, Bian sui niu bian cao, Bian xu.
Ends with (+63): Abia, Akebia, Akrokosebia, Ambia, Artemisia dubia, Atai-bia, Atay-bia, Avena rubia, Baabia, Barabia, Barobia, Bia-bia, Biabia, Borombia, Cabbage tree of south america and senegambia, Cactus euphorbia, Candelabra euphorbia, Chamarirobia, Common arnebia, Common tree euphorbia.
Full-text (+90): Bi, Dvitiya, Bia-bia, Makham-bia, Bias-bias, Bia kalong, Bija, Atai-bia, Kra bia luenag, Phak bia hin, Atay-bia, Cham bia an trace, Bias pugo, Bias biasan, Abhinati, Avahitabhava, Dvika, Jhukava, Biccumanassu, Pravanayita.
Relevant text
Search found 77 books and stories containing Bia, Bīa, Bīā; (plurals include: Bias, Bīas, Bīās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Inter-Religious Understanding < [June 1939]
Philosophy of Commonism: Some Implications < [July – Sept. & Oct. – Dec. 1992]
I Do Not Write < [July – September, 1995]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1 - Equanimity meditation < [G. How to meditate]
Part 2a.3 - How virtues arise < [B. The gradation of powers of those who meditate into high, middle, and low]
Part 2b.8 - Resting without action in spontaneous presence < [B. The gradation of powers of those who meditate into high, middle, and low]
Taliesin (by David William Nash)
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Historical Elements (4): Tribal Legends < [Chapter 2 - History and Historical elements]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Chapter 1 - On paramattha, the ultimates (and the mind)
Domain 7 - Pattanumodana (rejoicing at patti-dana) < [Chapter 6 - Ten domains of meritorious actions (ten punna kiriyavatthu)]
Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Cave Temples of Ajanta < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
Śikharottama Prāsādas (Nāgara Temples)—The evolution of Śikhara < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]