Dhammilla: 13 definitions
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Dhammilla means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, 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.
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In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Dhammilla (धम्मिल्ल):—The wives of maṇḍalīkas or appointed governors of small provinces should wear their hair done in the form of a knot which is technically known as dhammilla.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
dhammilla : (m.) a knot of hair; braided hair.
Dhammilla, (Sk. dhammilla) the braided hair of women Dāvs.IV, 9. (Page 339)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Dhammilla (धम्मिल्ल).—The braided and ornamented hair of a woman tied over the head and inter mixed with flowers, pearls &c.; आकुलाकुलगलद्धम्मिल्लम् (ākulākulagaladdhammillam) Gītagovinda 2; उरसि निपतितानां स्रस्तधम्मिल्लकानाम् (urasi nipatitānāṃ srastadhammillakānām) (vadhūnām) Bhartṛhari 1, 49; Ś. Til.1.
Derivable forms: dhammillaḥ (धम्मिल्लः).
See also (synonyms): dhammala, dhammila.
Dhammilla (धम्मिल्ल).—m.
(-llaḥ) Braided and ornamented hair, tied round the head, and intermixed with flowers, pearls, &c. E. dhama a Sautra root, to breathe, affix vic, mila to meet, lac or ka affix, and the two conjoined.
Dhammilla (धम्मिल्ल).—m. Braided and ornamented hair tied round the head, [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 5, 356.
Dhammilla (धम्मिल्ल).—[masculine] the braided hair of a woman tied round the head.
1) Dhammilla (धम्मिल्ल):—m., ifc. mf(ā)n. a woman’s braided and ornamented hair wound round the head, [Kathāsaritsāgara; Sāhitya-darpaṇa etc.] ([Śatruṃjaya-māhātmya i, 58] [wrong reading] dhamilla)
2) Name of a Brāhman.
[Sanskrit to German]
Dhammilla (धम्मिल्ल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Dhammilla, Dhammalla.
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
Dhammilla (धम्मिल्ल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dhammilla.
Dhammilla has the following synonyms: Dhammalla.
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
Dhammilla (ಧಮ್ಮಿಲ್ಲ):—[noun] a woman’s hair braided and knotted at the back of the head, usu. ornamented with flowers.
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: Dhammillacaritra.
Full-text: Dhammala, Dhammillacaritra, Dhammalla, Dhamilla, Mauli, Tammilam, Dhammila.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Dhammilla; (plurals include: Dhammillas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
9. The Gandharva Marriage < [Chapter 3 - Social Conditions]
18. The concept of Death and Emancipation in Jainism < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
3. Healthcare and Medicines in ancient India < [Chapter 4 - Economic Conditions]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
3.4. Hair Dressing: Styles and Care < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
2.1. Various other Head Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Chapter 49 - The crowns (mauli) and coronation (abhiṣeka)
Part 5 - General survey (summary of contents) < [Preface]
Kamashastra and Classical Sanskrit literature (study) (by Vishwanath K. Hampiholi)
Chapter 3.4 - How to win over one’s beloved < [Chapter 4 - Kamasutra part 3 (Kanya-samprayuktaka-adhikarana)—Critical study]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 11 < [Volume 20 (1918)]