Kasia: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kasia means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: New look on the kushan bengaliKasia, 35 miles from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh district has been identified as Kusinagara, where Lord Buddha got Parinirvana. Excavation at Kasia revealed some structures assigned to Kushan period, which were religious in nature (IAR 1904-05). Some Kushan coins were also found here. Moreover, a fragment of an inscribed stone datable to the time of Kanishka was also discovered here
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kasia in Burundi is the name of a plant defined with Senna siamea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia arborea Macfad. (among others).
2) Kasia in Pacific is also identified with Albizia lebbeck It has the synonym Acacia speciosa (Jacq.) Willd. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Botanici Berolinensis (1809)
· Flora de Filipinas ed. 3 (1877)
· North American Flora (1930)
· Bulletin du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, séries 4, Section B, Adansonia. Botanique Phytochimie (1981)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Species Plantarum.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kasia, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Kasia (कसिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kaśikā.
2) Kāsia (कासिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kāsita.
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: Kasia kula, Kasiah, Kasiamongo.
Ends with: Krulpeulakasia, Perelakasia, Vals-akasia.
Full-text (+4): Kasia kula, Kasita, Kashika, Nirvana-caitya, Kusinara, Mallarattha, Mallarashtra, Uruvelakappa, Bhoganagara, Mahavana, Malla, Anupiya, Papa, Pava, Kushavati, Kushinagari, Aciravati, Sarayu, Kushanagara, Mahi.
Relevant text
Search found 8 books and stories containing Kasia, Kasiā, Kāsia; (plurals include: Kasias, Kasiās, Kāsias). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
The Tiṃsamattā-sutta (or, Lohita-sūtra) < [Part 2 - Distinguishing the movements of mind of all beings]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XXXVII - Catalogue of the forces continued < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 4 - Country of Kiu-shi-na-kie-lo (Kushinagara) < [Book VI - Four Countries]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha) (by Samuel Beal)
Varga 25. Parinirvāṇa < [Kiouen V]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)