Maithili, Maithilī: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Jainism
1. General definition
India history
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Hindi
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Introduction:

Maithili means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Maithilī (मैथिली) refers to one of the four chief-queens of Rāma (son of Aparājitā and Daśaratha), according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.8 [The abandonment of Sītā] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Maithilī.—language and alphabet of Mithilā or the Tirhut region of North Bihar. Note: maithilī is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Maithilī (मैथिली):—[from maithila] a f. See below.

2) [from maithila] b f. Name of Sītā (daughter of Janaka, king of M°), [Rāmāyaṇa; Kālidāsa]

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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 dictionary

Maithilī (मैथिली):—(nf) a dialect of Hindi spoken in Mithila: (Bihar).

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Search found 15 books and stories containing Maithili, Maithilī; (plurals include: Maithilis, Maithilīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 1.4.64 < [Chapter 4 - Description of Questions About the Lord’s Appearance]

Verse 5.20.14 < [Chapter 20 - The Liberation of Ṛbhu Muni During the Rāsa-dance Festival]

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4. Various Rasas Delineated < [Chapter 4]

10. Supernatural Elements < [Chapter 4]

Hanuman-Nāṭaka, Act 14 (Summary) < [Chapter 3]

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Chapter 121 - Sita is restored to Rama < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]

Chapter 59 - Rama reproaches Lakshmana < [Book 3 - Aranya-kanda]

Chapter 117 - Rama sends far Sita < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]

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Part 11: Rāma’s household < [Chapter VIII - The abandonment of Sītā]