Makasa, Maka-asa: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Makasa 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
makasa : (m.) a mosquito.
Makasa, (fr. Vedic maśaka viâ *masaka›makasa: see Geiger, P. Gr. § 472) mosquito Vin. II, 119; S. I, 52 (a° free from m.); A. II, 117; Sn. 20; J. I, 246; Sdhp. 50. See also cpd. ḍaṃsa°.
[Pali to Burmese]
makasa—
(Burmese text): (၁) ခြင်။ (၂) ယင်။
(Auto-Translation): (1) Mouse. (2) Rat.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+20): Maka saka, Maka-canacurottiriyam, Maka-catikal, Makacaivam, Makacaivan, Makacakai, Makacakaram, Makacalam, Makacali, Makacam, Makacamantan, Makacammokanam, Makacampu, Makacamuttiram, Makacanam, Makacankai, Makacankam, Makacankaram, Makacantam, Makacantan.
Full-text: Makasapada, Makasabijani, Makasasannita, Makasaddita, Makasakutika, Amakasa, Andhakamakasa, Makasavijani, Makasatundasuci, Rissati, Damsamakasavatatapasarisapasamphassa, Makasa Jataka, Mashaka, Mora.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Makasa, Maka-asa; (plurals include: Makasas, asas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
Developing family medicine in Zambia < [Vol 7, No 1 (2015)]
The road to defining African family medicine core values < [Vol 16, No 1 (2024)]
Acknowledgement to reviewers < [Vol 8, No 1 (2016)]
Journal of Public Health in Africa
Seroprevalence of Ebola virus infection in Bombali District, Sierra Leone < [Vol 8, No 2 (2017)]
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The role of family physicians in emergency and essential surgical care in the... < [Vol 62, No 1 (Part 3) (2020)]
Perceptions of specialists in the public sector, on the role and value of... < [Vol 64, No 1 (Part 4) (2022)]
Evidence of learning in workplace-based assessments in a Family Medicine... < [Vol 66, No 1 (Part 2) (2024)]
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 44: Makasa-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)
Epigraphs from Amarāvatī (i) Monks and Nuns < [Chapter 4 - Survival of Amarāvatī in the Context of Andhra Art]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 13 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]