Karaha, Karāha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Karaha means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Karah.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKarāha (कराह) [Also spelled karah]:—(nf) a groan, moan.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Karaha (करह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Karabha.
2) Kāraha (कारह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kārabha.
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 corpusKaraha (ಕರಹ):—
1) [noun] the process or an instance of inviting; an invitation.
2) [noun] a call or the sound made in calling (a person).
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Kaṟaha (ಕಱಹ):—
1) [noun] the act of drawing or squeezing milk from the mammary glands of (a cow etc.).
2) [noun] that which gives milk (as a cow, buffalow etc.).
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 (+2): Karahabba, Karahaci, Karahada, Karahadaya, Karahadica, Karahadice, Karahadiga, Karahaka, Karahakata, Karahana, Karahanca, Karahanchi, Karahanci, Karahara, Karahata, Karahataka, Karahati, Karahatiga, Karahatika, Karahatta.
Ends with: Munnatikaraha, Vikaraha.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.15.37 < [Chapter 15 - Descriptions of Mādhavānanda’s Realization]
Verse 2.26.139 < [Chapter 26 - Descriptions of the Mercy Bestowed on Śuklāmbara and Vijay and the Lord’s Desire to Accept Sannyāsa]
Verse 2.8.51 < [Chapter 8 - The Manifestation of Opulences]
Śrī Kṛṣṇa-vijaya (by Śrī Gunaraja Khan)
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 19 < [Chapter 1 - Prathama-yāma-sādhana (Niśānta-bhajana–śraddhā)]
Text 17 < [Chapter 3 - Tṛtīya-yāma-sādhana (Pūrvāhna-kālīya-bhajana–niṣṭhā-bhajana)]
Text 19 < [Chapter 8 - Aṣṭama-yāma-sādhana (Rātri-līlā–prema-bhajana sambhoga)]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)