Dussa: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Dussa means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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)Dussa in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Acacia seyal in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia flava (Forssk.) Schweinf. var. seyal (Delile) Roberty (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nature (1999)
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1973)
· Bull. Int. Group for study of Mimosoideae (1977)
· Webbia (1972)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dussa, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, 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 Dictionarydussa : (nt.) cloth.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Dussa, 2 at J.III, 54 is usually taken as=amussa (cp. amuka). C. explains as “near, ” & adds “asammussa.” Or is it Sk. dūṣya easily spoilt? See on this passage Andersen Pali Reader II.124. (Page 327)
2) Dussa, 1 (nt.) (Sk. dūrśa & dūṣya) woven material, cloth, turban cloth; (upper) garment, clothes Vin.I, 290; II, 128, 174; IV, 159. D.I, 103; S.V, 71; M.I, 215; II, 92; A.V, 347; Sn.679; Pv.I, 103 (=uttarīyaṃ sāṭakaṃ PvA.49); II, 314; Pug.55; PvA.73, 75.—cīvara°, q. v.; chava° a miserable garment D.I, 166; A.I, 295; II, 206; M.I, 78, 308.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryDussa (दुस्स) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dviṣ.
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 (+50): Duhsadhya, Duhsaha, Duhshala, Dushshakuna, Dushshamasushama, Dushshame, Dushshapa, Dushshasana, Dushshatha, Dushshathana, Dushshayya, Dussa Thupa, Dussacalani, Dussadayaka, Dussadha, Dussadhya-sadhanika, Dussagahana, Dussahada, Dussahaniya, Dussahasa.
Ends with: Chavadussa, Civaradussa, Erakadussa, Kathinadussa, Khomadussa.
Full-text (+13): Duhsha, Dvis, Calani, Dussavatti, Dussacalani, Dussamaya, Civaradussa, Dussaratana, Dussaveni, Dussagahana, Dussakarandaka, Pallatthika, Chavadussa, Dussapatta, Dussakotthagara, Dussaphala, Dussayuga, Sannaddha, Karandaka, Senasana.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Dussa; (plurals include: Dussas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 4 - Removing His Hair and becoming a Recluse < [Volume 2.1]
Buddha Chronicle 1: Dīpaṅkarā Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Second recitation section < [20. Nuns (Bhikkhunī)]
First recitation section < [16. Lodgings (Sayanāsana)]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 11 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
Vinaya (1): The Patimokkha (by T. W. Rhys Davids)