Lakh, Lākh: 11 definitions
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Lakh means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
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In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: ISKCON Press: GlossaryLakh.—One hundred thousand, written as 1,00,000.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsLakh [लाख] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Lathyrus sativus L. from the Fabaceae (pea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of lakh, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Lakh in India is the name of a plant defined with Lathyrus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lathyrus asiaticus (Zalkind) Kudr. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1997)
· Lathyrogens.
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1990)
· Proteins and Amino Acids. (1989)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1988)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lakh, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryLakh (लख्).—1 P. (lakhati, laṅkhati) To go, move.
See also (synonyms): laṃkh.
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Lākh (लाख्).—1 P. (lākhati)
1) To be dry or arid.
2) To adorn.
3) To suffice, be competent.
4) To give.
5) To prevent.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryLakh (लख्).—r. 1st cl. (lakhati) (i) lakhi (laṅkhati) To go, to move, to approach.
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Lākh (लाख्).—[(ṛ) lākhṛ] r. 1st cl. (lākhati) 1. To be dry or arid. 2. To adorn. 3. To be able or competent to. 4. To give. 5. To refuse or prevent.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryLakh (लख्).—laṅkh LaṄKh, liṅkh LiṄKh, i. 1, [Parasmaipada.] To go, to move.
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Lākh (लाख्).—see rākh.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Lakh (लख्):—(cf. √laṅkh and liṅkh) [class] 1. [Parasmaipada] lakhati, to go, move, [Dhātupāṭha v, 24.]
2) Lākh (लाख्):—[class] 1. [Parasmaipada] lākhati = √rākh (q.v.), [Dhātupāṭha v, 9.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Lakh (लख्):—lakhati 1. a. To go, approach. (i) lakhati 1. a. Idem.
2) Lākh (लाख्):—(ṛ) lākhati 1. a. To be dry or arid; to adorn; to suffice; to be able; to refuse.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryLakh in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) lac; sealing lac; shellac; (nm) the number one lac; (a) a hundred thousand, lac; a large number; ~[pati/pati] a millionaire, a very rich man; —[kahana] to say a million times, to impress (upon somebody) again and again; —[take/rupaye ki bata] a very remarkable utterance, invaluable remark; —[se likha hona] to lose all one’s wealth, to fall from plenty into pauperdom; —[lakhom mem khelana] to have tons of money, to have millions to spend and squander..—lakh (लाख) is alternatively transliterated as Lākha.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+39): Lakha, Lakhadana, Lakhadi, Lakhajohara, Lakhaki, Lakhalabha, Lakhalakata, Lakhalakha, Lakhalakhanem, Lakhalakhata, Lakhalakhi, Lakhalakhita, Lakhalem, Lakhalimpa, Lakhalota, Lakhalotagem, Lakhaluta, Lakhamadevi, Lakhamana, Lakhana.
Ends with: Alakh, Ar-lakh, Banglakh, Palakh, Peelakh, Shlakh, Suranjan talakh, Talakh.
Full-text (+72): Laksha, Linkh, Rakh, Lakha, Lakhomlakha, Lakshashah, Lakshavadhi, Lakhomsha, Lankh, Lakhom, Lakhya, Padma, Navalakhya, Elvarelakke, Ar-lakh, Lakshanulaksha, Lakhopati, Shatasahasra, Lakshantara, Shatalaksha.
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Search found 83 books and stories containing Lakh, Lākh; (plurals include: Lakhs, Lākhs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 324 - The Story of an Old Brāhmin < [Chapter 23 - Nāga Vagga (The Great)]
Verse 53 - The Story of Visākhā < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 22 - Description of the Moon and other Planets < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]
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The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
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