Dhira, Dhi-ra, Dhīra, Dhīrā: 34 definitions
Introduction:
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭu1a) Dhīrā (धीरा) is another name for Kākolī, a medicinal plant identified with Roscoea purpurea from the Zingiberaceae or “ginger family” of flowering plants, according to verse 3.25-27 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The third chapter (guḍūcyādi-varga) of this book contains climbers and creepers (vīrudh). Together with the names Dhīrā and Kākolī, there are a total of fifteen Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.
1b) Dhīrā (धीरा) is also mentioned as a synonym for Tejovatī, a medicinal plant similar to Jyotiṣmatī Celastrus paniculatus (black oil plant or intellect tree) from the Celastraceae or “staff vine” or “bittersweet family” of flowering plants, according to verse 3.82. The Raj Nighantu reads Jyotiṣmatī and Tejovatī together while Bāpālāl identifies Tejovatī with Zanthoxylum budrunga (cape yellowwood or Indian ivy-rue) from the Rutaceae or “rue” or “citrus” family.
2) Dhīra (धीर) is mentioned as a synonym for Ṛṣabhaka, a medicinal plant possibly identified with Microstylis muscifera Ridley which is a synonym of Malaxis muscifera (Lindl.) or “fly bearing malaxis” from the Orchidaceae or “orchid” family of flowering plants, according to verse 5.11-13. The fifth chapter (parpaṭādi-varga) of this book enumerates sixty varieties of smaller plants (kṣudra-kṣupa). Together with the names Dhīra and Ṛṣabhaka, there are a total of twenty Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusDhīra (धीर) refers to “resolute (elephants)”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 1, “on the origin of elephants”]: “[...] The handsome elephant called ‘state’, originating in the first world age and in spring, has his entire body not over-stout, has rosy color, (great) girth and length, is enduring, mountain ranging, a good caravaner, sensitive according to the meaning (of the stimulus applied in driving him), resolute (dhīra), energetic (or, dignified), great, has a roar like a (thunder-) cloud, is loved by the cows, is heroic, has tawny eyes and tusks, and well-balanced (bodily) humors”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDhīra (धीर) refers to “one who is deep”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(A true practitioner) is a hero (vīra) who exerts himself and is courageous. He is content, devoted to the teacher, not greedy, compassionate, industrious, self-controlled, of good appearance, sāttvika, deep [i.e., dhīra], all his limbs are intact (and) active, he knows (true) devotion and the scriptures and crosses over into (higher) realities. He is devoted to the transmission which is free of thought (nirvikalpakrama), he eats what he has begged and is desireless. [...]”.
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Dhīra (धीर) refers to “patient”, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] I worship the three-eyed sharp-natured Kṣetreśa. His body is black, he has destroyed his adversaries, he carries a skull-bowl and a spear, [but] he is compassionate. I resort to Śaṅkhanidhi and Padmanidhi, who who sit upon a conch and lotus [respectively] as their seats. They are patient (dhīra), bear the gestures of generosity and protection in their hands, and bring about everyone’s dreams. [...]
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhīra (धीर) refers to “the bold one” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.11.—Accordingly, as Himavat (Himālaya) eulogised Śiva: “[...] O Śiva, obeisance to the resident of Kailāsa, obeisance to one who wanders all over the worlds, obeisance to thee the great lord, to the one indulging in divine sports, obeisance to the trident-holder. O lord, of complete and perfect qualities, obeisance to Thee, devoid of aberrations. Obeisance to Thee without aspirations. Obeisance to Thee without desires. Obeisance to the bold one [i.e., dhīra], to the great soul. [...]”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsDhīra (धीर) refers to “(one who is) firm”, according to the Kiraṇatantra chapter 49 (dealing with vratacaryā).—Accordingly, “Garuḍa spoke: ‘You have taught me, O great Lord, the activities of the Neophyte, the Putraka and the Ācārya. Tell me those of the Sādhaka’. The Lord spoke: ‘The excellent Sādhaka [should be] full of sattva, firm (dhīra), capable of endurance, his mind fixed on [his] mantra, unassailable, of great wisdom, looking impartially on mud, stones and gold engaged, regular in [the performance of] oblations, always devoted to recitation and meditation, dexterous in the dispelling of obstacles, firm in [the practice of his] religious observance, calm, pure. [...]’”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Vedanta (school of philosophy)
Source: Wikisource: Ashtavakra GitaDhīra (धीर) refers to a “wise person” (i.e., one knowing their own self—Ātman), according to the Aṣṭāvakragītā (5th century BC), an ancient text on spirituality dealing with Advaita-Vedānta topics.—Accordingly, [as Aṣṭavakra says to Janaka]: “Knowing yourself as truly one and indestructible, how could a wise man (dhīra) possessing self-knowledge like you feel any pleasure in acquiring wealth? [tavātmajñānadhīrasya kathamarthārjane ratiḥ] Truly, when one does not know oneself, one takes pleasure in the objects of mistaken perception, just as greed arises for the mistaken silver in one who does not know mother of pearl for what it is. All this wells up like waves in the sea. Recognizing, ‘I am That’, why run around like someone in need? [...]”
Vedanta (वेदान्त, vedānta) refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesTwo Theris of this name are mentioned, both belonging to the Sakiyans of Kapilavatthu.
They were members of the Bodhisattas court, at the time when he became the Buddha.
They left home with Pajapati Gotami, entered the Order and became arahants. Thig.6, 7; ThigA.12.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāDhīra (धीर) refers to “courageous”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, as Bodhisattva Gaganagañja explains to Bodhisattva Ratnaśrī what kind of concentration should be purified: “[...] (46) [when the Bodhisattvas attain] the concentration called ‘Courageous’ (dhīra-samādhi), they will be irreversible; (47) [when the Bodhisattvas attain] the concentration called ‘Giving equally’, there will be no discrimination of living beings; (48) [when the Bodhisattvas attain] the concentration called ‘Collection of morality’, all vows will be fulfilled; [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiDhīra (धीर) refers to “firm”, according to the Guru-maṇḍala-arcana [i.e., “Guru Mandala Worship]” ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “In the Mandala, an obscured Himalaya, abiding seated in lotus posture, [..] making many triple-dark demons, world protectors, destroying all fear, with a tiger skin garment, doing wrong, overcoming wrong, firm (dhīra), deep, the letters Hūṃ, Phaṭ, or the letters Hāṃ Hāṃ, filling up the entire sky, [...] a helper for crossing over together, the dreadful wilderness of saṃsāra, routing Māra, Śrī Vajrasattva, homage”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: Een Kritische Studie Van Svayambhūdeva’s PaümacariuDhīra (धीर) participated in the war between Rāma and Rāvaṇa, on the side of the latter, as mentioned in Svayambhūdeva’s Paumacariu (Padmacarita, Paumacariya or Rāmāyaṇapurāṇa) chapter 57ff. Svayambhū or Svayambhūdeva (8th or 9th century) was a Jain householder who probably lived in Karnataka. His work recounts the popular Rāma story as known from the older work Rāmāyaṇa (written by Vālmīki). Various chapters [mentioning Dhīra] are dedicated to the humongous battle whose armies (known as akṣauhiṇīs) consisted of millions of soldiers, horses and elephants, etc.
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraDhīrā (धीरा) is the name of a vidyā subdued by Rāvaṇa, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.1 [origin of the rākṣasavaṃśa and vānaravaṃśa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, “[...] Rāvaṇa, knowing the highest good, not considering it worthless, remained motionless like a high mountain, absorbed in preeminent meditation. ‘Well done! Well done!’ was the cry of gods in the sky, and the Yakṣa-servants departed quickly, terrified. One thousand vidyās, the sky being lighted up by them, came to Daśāsya (=Rāvaṇa), saying aloud, ‘We are subject to you.’ [e.g., Dhīrā, ...] great vidyās beginning with these were subdued by noble Daśāsya in just a few days because of his former good acts. [...]”.
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsDhīra (धीर) refers to a “wise person”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “On a flat piece of wood or stone, on the ground or on sandy soil, the wise [person] (dhīra) should adopt a stable posture for the accomplishment of absorption. Thus, sitting cross-legged, sitting half cross-legged, thunderbolt, hero posture and the previously mentioned pleasant and lotus [postures] as well as abandonment of the body is highly thought of. [...]”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDhira in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Luvunga scandens (Roxb.) Buch.-Ham. ex Wight & Arn. from the Rutaceae (Lemon) family having the following synonyms: Limonia scandens, Luvunga nitida. For the possible medicinal usage of dhira, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Dhira in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. ex DC. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Dalbergia pendula, Pterocarpus sissoo.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Dhira in India is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Safran officinarum Medik. (among others).
2) Dhira is also identified with Dalbergia sissoo It has the synonym Amerimnon sissoo Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Ital. (1860)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Illustrations of the Botany of the Himalayan Mountains (1834)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dhira, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarydhīra : (adj.) wise; the wise.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhīra, (adj.) (combining in meaning 1. Sk. dhīra “firm” fr. dhārayati (see dharati & dhiti); 2. Vedic. dhīra “wise” fr. dīdheti (see dhi2). The fluctuation of connotation is also scen in the explains of Coms which always give the foll. three conventional etymologies, viz. dhikkitapāpa, dhiti-sampanna, dhiyā (=paññāya) samannāgata Nd144≈(see dhi2)) constant, firm, self-relying, of character; wise, possessing the knowledge of the Dhamma, often=paṇḍita & Ep. of an Arahant D.II, 128; S.I, 24 (lokapariyāyaṃ aññāya nibbutā dh.), 122, 221; Sn.45, 235 (nibbanti dhīrā), 913 (vippamutto diṭṭhigatehi dh.), 1052; It.68 (°upasevanā, opp. bāla), 122 (dh. sabbaganthapamocano); Dh.23, 28, 177 (opp. bāla); Th.1, 4; 2, 7 (dhammā=tejussadehi ariyamag‹-› gadhammehi ThA.13); J.III, 396; V, 116; Pv.II, 16; II, 945; Nd1 44, 55, 482; Nd2 324 (=jutimant); Miln.342; KhA 194, 224, 230; DhA.III, 189 (=paṇḍita). (Page 341)
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryḍhirā (ढिरा).—m (Usually ḍirā) A new shoot or sprout; or the unexpanded end of a sprout. 2 fig. A pointed stick used by thatchers to toss up their bundles.
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dhirā (धिरा).—m (dhīra) A prop. 2 fig. Encouragement, countenance, support. 3 An upright (or inclined post) of a draw-well.
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dhirā (धिरा).—int dhirē or dhirēdhirē or dhiradhirē int Slowly! gently! carefully!
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dhīra (धीर).—m (S) The quality or power of expecting long, enduring long, or persisting long;--patience, calmness, forbearance, fortitude, resolution, steadiness, stanchness. v dhara, yē, suṭa, phuṭa, phāṭa, sōḍa, ṭāka. Pr. dhīra asēla pōṭīṃ tara barēṃ hōīla śēvaṭīṃ. 2 Power of retention, hold: as tōṇḍālā dhīra Hold upon one's inclination to speak or to eat; jibhēlā dhīra Hold upon the tongue; pāyāṃlā dhīra Power of standing, stopping, staying still &c.; śaucālā dhīra nāhīṃ Expresses diarrhœa or great looseness. 3 Permanence, continuance, abiding (bōlaṇyānta-kara- ṇyānta-cālaṇyānta). 4 Quality of lasting; holding together; holding fast (in animals, buildings &c. dhōḍyānta-gharānta-khāmbānta-gāḍyānta-kāpaḍānta-kāgadānta.) dhīra karaṇēṃ To make a bold attempt. dhīra cēpaṇēṃ g. of s. To get or have one's courage or assurance confirmed or established. dhīra dēṇēṃ To encourage, assure, fortify. dhīra nighaṇēṃ in. con. To get courage or resolution for or unto. dhirācā Patient, firm, determined, resolute.
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dhīra (धीर).—m (Commonly dhirā) A prop or shore. 2 fig. Patronage or support.
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dhīra (धीर).—a (S) Patient. Pr. dhīra tō gambhīra utāvaḷā tō bāvaḷā. 2 Firm, enduring, steady, stanch: also determined, resolute, intrepid.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishḍhirā (ढिरा).—m A sprout. ḍhirī f A young sprout.
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dhirā (धिरा).—m A prop. Encouragement, countenance, support. m A prop. A support or stay; encouragement, reassurance. v dē.
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dhirā (धिरा).—int dhirē or dhirēdhirē or dhirādhira int Slowly! gently! carefully!
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dhīra (धीर).—m Patience, calmness, resolution. Power of retention, hold. dhīra karaṇēṃ To make a bold attempt. dhīra cēpaṇēṃ To get or have one's courage or as- surance confirmed or established. dhīra dēṇēṃ To encourage, assure, fortify. dhīra nighaṇēṃ in. con. To get courage or reso- lution for or unto. dhirācā Patient, firm, determined, resolute.
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dhīra (धीर).—a Patient. Pr. dhīra tō gambhīra utāvaḷā tō bāvaḷā. Firm, resolute.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDhīra (धीर).—a. [dhiyaṃ rāti rā-ka, dhiyamīrayati īra-aṇ vā upa° sa Tv.] Brave, bold, courageous; धीरोद्धता गतिः (dhīroddhatā gatiḥ) Uttararāmacarita 6.19.
2) Steady, steadfast, firm, durable, lasting, constant निषेदुषीमासनबन्धधीरः (niṣeduṣīmāsanabandhadhīraḥ) R.2.6.
3) Strong-minded, persevering, self-possessed, resolute, of firm resolve or purpose; धीरा हि तरन्त्यापदम् (dhīrā hi tarantyāpadam) K.175; विकारहेतौ सति विक्रियन्ते येषां न चेतांसि त एव धीराः (vikārahetau sati vikriyante yeṣāṃ na cetāṃsi ta eva dhīrāḥ) Kumārasambhava 1.59.
4) Composed, calm, collected.
5) Sedate, sober, grave, solemn; सागरधीरचेताः (sāgaradhīracetāḥ) R.18.4.
6) Strong, energetic.
7) Wise, prudent, intelligent, sensible, learned, clever; तमेव धीरो विज्ञाय प्रज्ञां कुर्वीत ब्राह्मणः (tameva dhīro vijñāya prajñāṃ kurvīta brāhmaṇaḥ) Bṛ. Up.4.4.21. धृतेश्च धीरः सदृशीर्व्यधत्त सः (dhṛteśca dhīraḥ sadṛśīrvyadhatta saḥ) R.3.1;5.38; 16.74; Uttararāmacarita 5.31.
8) Deep, grave, loud, hollow (as sound); स्वरेण धीरेण निवर्तयन्निव (svareṇa dhīreṇa nivartayanniva) R.3.43,59; Uttararāmacarita 6.17.
9) Well-conducted, well-behaved.
1) Gentle, soft, agreeable, pleasing (as a breeze); धीरसमीरे यमुनातीरे वसति वने वनमाली (dhīrasamīre yamunātīre vasati vane vanamālī) Gītagovinda 5.
11) Lazy, dull.
12) Daring.
13) Headstrong.
-raḥ 1 The ocean.
2) An epithet of Buddha.
3) The thinking principle, the soul (cidātman).
4) An epithet of king Bali.
-ram Saffron.
-ram -ind. Boldly, firmly, steadfastly. steadily; धीरं विलोकयति (dhīraṃ vilokayati) Bhartṛhari 2.31; Amaru. 13.
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Dhīrā (धीरा).—The heroine of a poetic composition who, though jealous of her husband or lover, suppresses all outward manifestation or expression of her resentment in his presence or as the Rasamañjarī puts it, व्यङ्ग्यकोपप्रकाशिका धीरा (vyaṅgyakopaprakāśikā dhīrā); see S. D. 12-15 also.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhīra (धीर).—mfn.
(-raḥ-rā-raṃ) 1. Wise, sensible, learned. 2. Firm, steady, consistent, determined. 3. Cool, collected. 4. Head-strong, self-willed, uncontrollable. 5. Lazy, dull, slow. 6. Strong, powerful. 7. Wellbehaved, decorous, decent. 8. Gentle, steady, (as a breeze.) 9. Deep, (as a sound) m.
(-raḥ) 1. A name of Bali, a celebrated prince. 2. The ocean. mn.
(-raḥ-raṃ) Saffron. f.
(-rā) 1. A drug; also kākolī. 2. A woman who, although jealous of a husband or lover, suppresses all expression of resentment in his presence. E. dhī understanding, rā to possess, ka affix; or dhī with īra to go to, affix aṇ; or dhī to possess, ktan Unadi aff. dhiyaṃ rāti rā-ka . dhiyamīrayati īraaṇ vā . upa0 sa .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhīra (धीर).—i. e. I. dhṛ + a, adj. 1. Lasting, Cāṭ. 7. 2. Firm, resolute, [Harivaṃśa, (ed. Calc.)] 3755; [Bhartṛhari, (ed. Bohlen.)] 2, 72; [Hitopadeśa] i. [distich] 167; courageous, Kāthas. 18, 297. 3. Solemn, grave, [Bhartṛhari, (ed. Bohlen.)] 2, 26. 4. Deep (as a sound), [Raghuvaṃśa, (ed. Stenzler.)] 16, 13. Ii. dhī + ra, adj. Sensible, wise, Mahābhārata 5, 1076; [Rāmāyaṇa] 3, 19 13;
Dhīra (धीर).—1. ([feminine] dhīrī & dhīrā) intelligent, skilful, clever, wise; [abstract] tā† [feminine], tva [neuter]†
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Dhīra (धीर).—2. [adjective] firm, steady, grave, deep (sound); insisting on (—°), constant, persevering, resolute, courageous; °— & [neuter] [adverb]; [abstract] tā [feminine], tva [neuter]
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Dhīra (धीर).—3. [neuter] saffron.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Dhīra (धीर):—[from dhī] 1. dhīra mf(ī or ā)n. intelligent, wise, skilful, clever, familiar with, versed in ([locative case]), [Ṛg-veda] etc. etc. ([Comparative degree] dhīra-tara, [Atharva-veda; Rāmāyaṇa])
2) [v.s. ...] m. Name of a Buddha, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] of sub voce men with the [patronymic] Śātaparṇeya, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa]
4) 2. dhīra mf(ā)n. (√dhṛ or dhā? cf. [Uṇādi-sūtra ii, 24]) steady, constant, firm, resolute, brave, energetic, courageous, self-possessed, composed, calm, grave, [Harivaṃśa; Kāvya literature; Purāṇa]
5) deep, low, dull (as sound), [Kālidāsa; Amaru-śataka] etc.
6) gentle, soft, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) well-conducted, well-bred, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
8) m. the ocean, sea (as an image of constancy?)
9) Name of Bali, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
10) of other men, [Rājataraṅgiṇī]
11) Dhīrā (धीरा):—[from dhīra] f. Name of sub voce [medicine] plants (kākolī, kṣīra-kāk, mahā-jyotiṣmatī, medā, śveta-vacā, Rosa Glandulifera), [Bhāvaprakāśa; cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
12) [v.s. ...] an intoxicating beverage, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
13) [v.s. ...] a woman who keeps down all expression of resentment or jealousy, [Sāhitya-darpaṇa]
14) [v.s. ...] Name of a woman, [Catalogue(s)]
15) Dhīra (धीर):—n. saffron, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (not always, [especially] in [compound], separable from 1. dhīra).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhīra (धीर):—[(raḥ-rā-raṃ) a.] Wise, cautious; firm; strong; sedate; headstrong; lazy; deep (sound). m. Bāli; the ocean. f. (rā) A drug. m. n. Saffron.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Dhīra (धीर) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Dhīra, Dhīrava, Dhīrāa.
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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 dictionaryDhīra (धीर) [Also spelled dhir]:—(a) patient; resolute, firm, steady; slow; (nm) consolation, solace; patience; ~[cetā] of steady mind, firm and resolute; ~[praśāṃta] (a category of hero in traditional Indian poetics) whose characteristic is quiet gallantry; quietly gallant; ~[lalita] (a category of traditional Indian poetical hero) whose personality is characterised by steady gallantry and frolicsomeness;—[baṃdhānā] to console; —[dhīrā so gaṃbhīrā] still waters run deep.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Dhīra (धीर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dhīra.
2) Dhīra (धीर) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dhīra.
3) Dhīra (धीर) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dhairya.
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 corpusDhīra (ಧೀರ):—
1) [adjective] not daunted; willing to face danger, pain or trouble; brave; dauntless.
2) [adjective] resolute; determined; resolved; unwavering.
3) [adjective] having an impressive and manly appearance.
4) [adjective] charming; beautiful; attractive.
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Dhīra (ಧೀರ):—
1) [noun] the quality of being dauntless, fearless; bravery; courage.
2) [noun] a brave, courageous, fearless man.
3) [noun] a man of very keen intelligence.
4) [noun] a scholar or wise man.
5) [noun] an ocean or sea.
6) [noun] the dried, aromatic stigmas of the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family, used in flavouring and colouring foods, and formerly in medicine; saffron powder.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Dhīra (धीर):—adj. 1. patient; persevering; 2. grave; deep; 3. lasting; stable; constant; 4. soft; gentle; mild; 5. handsome; attractive;
2) Dhīrā (धीरा):—n. heroine of a poetic composition. jealous of her husband due to his extra-martial relationship, expresses her resentment in his presence;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Partial matches: Ira, Dhi, Dha, Ti, Ra, Ta.
Starts with (+11): Dhiraa, Dhirabhava, Dhiradhvani, Dhiragovinda sharman, Dhiragovindasharman, Dhiraisu, Dhiraj, Dhiraja, Dhiralalitanayaka, Dhiram, Dhirana, Dhiranaga, Dhirapattri, Dhiraprashantaka, Dhiraprashantasvara, Dhiraranjanika, Dhirasamadhi, Dhirasattva, Dhirashiva, Dhirasimha.
Full-text (+224): Adhira, Dhiraprashanta, Dhirodatta, Dhiralalita, Dhiratva, Dhiradhira, Dhiroddhata, Tira, Sudhira, Dhirata, Thera, Yajnadhira, Dhirashanta, Dhiraskandha, Paridhira, Dhiracetas, Dhirashiva, Dhirabhava, Dhirasattva, Dhirapattri.
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Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 2.15 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Verse 2.13 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Verses 14.22-25 < [Chapter 14 - Guṇa-traya-vibhāga-yoga]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 181 - The Story of the Buddha’s Return from the Tāvatiṃsa Deva World < [Chapter 14 - Buddha Vagga (The Buddha)]
Verse 345-346 - The Prison-House < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]
Verse 231-234 - The Story of A Group of Six Monks < [Chapter 17 - Kodha Vagga (Anger)]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 8.28 < [Chapter 8 - Literary Qualities]
Text 7.145 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]
Text 7.146 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 3.2.51 < [Part 2 - Affection and Service (dāsya-rasa)]
Verse 2.1.255 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Verse 2.1.233 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 9.24 < [Chapter 9 - The Birth of the Sovereigns of Thieves]
Verse 2.26 < [Chapter 2 - One’s Own Form of the Horās]
Verse 1.124 < [Chapter 1 - The Innate Nature of the Zodiac Signs and Planets]