Hatthi, Haṭṭhī: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Hatthi means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, 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)Hatthi in India is the name of a plant defined with Bombax ceiba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· FBI (1874)
· Hortus Malabaricus
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Meletemata Botanica (1832)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hatthi, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, 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 Dictionaryhatthi : the shortened form of hatthī (= an elephant). || hatthī (m.), an elephant.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryHatthī (हत्थी):—(nf) a handle; palm (of the hand); —[ṭekanā] to yield, to submit; to lend support.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryHatthi (हत्थि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Hastin.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryHaṭṭhī (हट्ठी):—n. monopoly;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+48): Hatthacariya, Hatthalankara, Hattharoha, Hatthatthara, Hatthi Sutta, Hatthi yele haralu, Hatthi-hullu, Hatthibandha, Hatthibhanda, Hatthibhoga, Hatthiccaga, Hatthidamaka, Hatthidamma, Hatthidanta, Hatthidayaka, Hatthideva, Hatthidvara, Hatthigama, Hatthigiripura, Hatthigopaka.
Ends with (+13): Abahatthi, Atthatthi, Bappahatthi, Bhatthi, Bili-hatthi, Candahatthi, Chatthi, Deshihatthi, Dodda hatthi, Doodihatthi, Eejipt daeshada hatthi, Gahatthi, Hatthahatthi, Jade hatthi, Jadehatthi, Jantahatthi, Janthatthi, Kalahatthi, Karee hatthi, Kari beejada hatthi.
Full-text (+50): Jade hatthi, Mara hatthi, Dodda hatthi, Karee hatthi, Eejipt daeshada hatthi, Karunganni hatthi, Kari hatthi, Hatthi yele haralu, Kari beejada hatthi, Neeru hatthi hullu, Hastin, Reruka, Kalabha, Assalanda, Vammita, Assarupaka, Pabhinna, Kalara Sutta, Bili-hatthi, Mutingasadda.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Hatthi, Hatthī, Haṭṭhī; (plurals include: Hatthis, Hatthīs, Haṭṭhīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 29 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 10, Chapter 24 < [Khandaka 10 - On the Duties of Bhikkhunis]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 14 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha) (by Samuel Beal)
Varga 25. Parinirvāṇa < [Kiouen V]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 29 - The Discourse at Bhoga on the Four Great Authorities (Mahāpadesas) < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Part 7 - A Brief History of the Royal Lineage of the Bodhisatta < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]
Part 3 - Story of the Wealthy Man Anāthapiṇḍika < [Chapter 20 - The Six Princes achieved different Attainments]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 509: Hatthi-Pāla Jātaka < [Volume 4]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 2: Permutations < [Monks’ Expulsion (Pārājika) 2]