Kayira, Kayirā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kayira 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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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykayirā : (3rd sing. (poten. of kar)) (to do).
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKayira (ಕಯಿರ):—[noun] a dark red (almost black) horse.
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Kayira (ಕಯಿರ):—
1) [noun] the tree Acacia catechu of Mimosae family; the catechu tree.
2) [noun] a hard brown substance obtained from this tree, used as an astringent in medicine and for dying, tanning, etc.; catechu.
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: Kayiragulige, Kayirai, Kayiram, Kayiramana, Kayiraruntaval, Kayirasa, Kayiratal, Kayirati, Kayiravam, Kayiravati.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Kayira, Kayirā; (plurals include: Kayiras, Kayirās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 53 - The Story of Visākhā < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
Verse 118 - The Story of Goddess Lājā < [Chapter 9 - Pāpa Vagga (Evil)]
Verse 117 - The Story of Venerable Seyyasaka < [Chapter 9 - Pāpa Vagga (Evil)]
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 5 - Ten Stanzas of Exhortation < [Chapter 27b - The Buddha’s Ninth Vassa at Kosambī]
Part 3 - The story of Pālileyyaka elephant < [Chapter 28 - The Buddha’s Tenth Vassa at Pālileyyaka Forest]
Buddhist Monastic Discipline (by Jotiya Dhirasekera)