Chalin, Chalī, Chali: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Chalin means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chhalin.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationChalin (छलिन्) refers to “(one who is) deceptive”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.9 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Tāraka-Asura said to the Gods: “How is it that you all kept Kumāra face to face with me? You gods are shameless especially Indra and Viṣṇu. Formerly, both of them had acted in violation of the Vedic path. Listen. I shall describe the same. Viṣṇu is deceptive (chalin), defective and indiscreet. It was by him that Bali was formerly bound by taking recourse to deception with sinful intention. [...]”.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryChālī.—(LP), sheep. Note: chālī is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chali in India is the name of a plant defined with Strychnos potatorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Strychnos stuhlmannii Gilg) (Latin potator, oris ‘drinker’ (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1893)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1899)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· E-Journal of Chemistry (2007)
· Genera Plantarum (1873)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chali, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryChalin (छलिन्).—m. A cheat, swindler, rogue.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryChalin (छलिन्).—m. (-lī) A cheat. E. chala, and ini aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Chalin (छलिन्):—[from chal] m. a cheat, [Horace H. Wilson]
2) [v.s. ...] a swindler, [Horace H. Wilson]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryChalin (छलिन्):—(lī) 5. m. A cheat.
[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
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Chalī (छली) [Also spelled chhali]:—(a) cheat, fraudulent, deceitful.
2) Chālī (छाली):—(nf) cream of boiled milk; betelnut or its parings.
...
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryChālī (छाली) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Chāgī.
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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusChali (ಛಲಿ):—[noun] = ಛಲಗಾರ [chalagara].
--- OR ---
Chaḷi (ಛಳಿ):—
1) [noun] 'absence of heat; lack of warmth: a low temperature.'2) [noun] the icy crystals that form directly on a freezing surface as moist air contacts it; frost; ice.
3) [noun] the sensation of cold felt by a person having fever.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Calini, Chalindi veru chedi, Chalindriya Vagga.
Ends with: Antashchalin, Anuchalin, Vichalin.
Full-text: Chalis, Chhali, Mukku-chali, Limbo chaali, Chali-mara, Droa chali, Lota chali, Chagi, Chali-mhendo, Calisa.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Chalin, Chaali, Chalī, Chalī, Chālī, Chali, Chaḷi; (plurals include: Chalins, Chaalis, Chalīs, Chālīs, Chalis, Chaḷis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati found in Chau of Eastern India < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Gati in Sattriya < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Gati in classical dance form of Oḍissi < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 6 - Kāvyālaṃkārasūtravṛtti of Vāmana < [Chapter 2 - A General Outlines of Sanskrit Poetics]
Part 15 - Sāhityadarpaṇa of Viṣvanātha < [Chapter 2 - A General Outlines of Sanskrit Poetics]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 35 - Vikram and Khapro < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]
Chapter 37 - Bapu Bhalalo < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]