Chami, Chamī: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chami means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chami has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cami. It further has the optional forms Chamī.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryChamī (छमी) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śamī.
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 (+22): Camicey, Camikam, Camikaram, Camikkai, Camikumpitu, Camilattu, Caminam, Caminatan, Caminnai, Caminnatcaram, Caminpattiram, Camintar, Camintari, Camipakam, Camipalakkanai, Camipam, Camipatu, Camipi, Camipokam, Camippakam.
Ends with (+11): Acami, Allacami, Atipacami, Chamachami, Gandharapanchami, Iluppacami, Kairattacami, Karutapancami, Kocami, Kottatiyacami, Kumaniyacami, Lalitapanchami, Manasapanchami, Mannarcami, Me-muttaiacami, Naagpanchami, Naga Panchami, Nagarapanchami, Nakapancami, Pancami.
Full-text: Shami.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Chami, Chamī; (plurals include: Chamis, Chamīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 17 - Bayyaraja (A.D. 1226-1277) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 15 - On the anecdote of Tulasī < [Book 9]
Chapter 48 - On the anecdote of Manasā < [Book 9]