Elagala, Eḷagalā, Eḷagala: 2 definitions
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Elagala means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryeḷagala : (adj.) with oozing saliva. || eḷagalā (f.), the plant Cassia Tora.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryEḷagala, see aneḷa. (Page 161)
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Eḷagalā, (f.) (dial.?) the plant Cassia Tora (cp. Sk. eḍagaja the ringworm-shrub, Cassia Alata, after Halāyudha), J.III, 222 (= kambojī C.). (Page 161)
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.
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Ends with: Anelagala.
Full-text: Gumba.
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