Mallika, Mallikā: 34 definitions
Introduction:
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Mallikā (मल्लिका):—One of the sixty-seven Mahauṣadhi, as per Rasaśāstra texts (rasa literature). These drugs are useful for processing mercury (rasa), such as the alchemical processes known as sūta-bandhana and māraṇa.
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Mallikā (मल्लिका) is identified with kind of jasmine, and is used in a recipe of pills for elephants to augment their passion, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 9, “on kinds of must”]: “22. To augment their passion a pill is to be administered containing koraṇḍa (probably yellow amaranth), mallikā (a kind of jasmine), neem, and Symplocos racemosa roots, with salt, Terminalia catappa, and honey. [...]”.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Mallikā (मल्लिका) is a Sanskrit word referring to the “Jasminum sambac”, a species of jasmine from the Oleaceae family of flowering plants. It is a technical term used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Carkasaṃhitā and the Suśrutasaṃhitā. Examples of the various synonyms of Mallikā are: Mallā, Mallī, Vanamallikā, Vārṣikī, Śatabhīru (Śītabhīrū), Bhūpadī, Candraka, Vanacandrikā, Gandharāja, Karuṇamallī, Kumārī, Sugandhā, Jatī and Tṛṇaśūnya.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Mallika (मल्लिक):—The consequences of using various flowers in worship, (e.g. mallika flowers) confers all pleasures to the worshipper, according to the Bhaviṣya-purāṇa (brahmaparva, 197:1-11)
1) Mallikā (मल्लिका) is the name of a flower used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.11:—“[...] offerings of flowers, especially white flowers and rare flowers, shall be made to Lord Śiva. Flowers of Apāmārga, Karpūra, Jātī, Campaka, Kuśa, Pāṭala, Karavīra, Mallikā, Kamala (lotus) and Utpalas (lilies) of various sorts shall be used. When water is poured it shall be poured in a continuous stream”.
2) Mallikā (मल्लिका) is the name of a plant which is used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] with Śamī leaves he will secure salvation (mukti). With Mallikā flowers (kusuma) he will secure an auspicious woman (śubhatara-strī). [...] twenty prasthas of Mallikā flowers constitute a hundred thousand; while so many flowers (puṣpa) of gingelly plant (tila) measure a little less than a prastha. [...] The devotee shall perform the worship of Śiva with different flowers after considering these modes of calculation for the fulfilment of desires if he has any or for the sake of salvation if he has no desire”.
3) Mallikā (मल्लिका) is mentioned as one of the various flowers conjured by Vasanta (spring) in an attempt to charm Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.9. Accordingly as Kāma related to Brahmā:—“[...] Spring (Vasanta) too did the needful in enchanting Him. O, listen to it, O fortunate Being. I tell you the truth, the truth alone. He caused the various kinds of flowers to bloom in the place where Śiva was stationed—flowers such as Campakas, Keśaras, Punnāgas, Ketakas, Mallikās, Kurabakas etc. etc.”.
1) Mallikā (मल्लिका) wood is used for brushing the teeth in the month Mārgaśīrṣa for the Anaṅgatrayodaśī-Vrata, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, the Anaṅgatrayodaśī-vrata is observed in honour of Śiva for acquiring virtue, great fortune, wealth and for destruction of sins [...] This vrata is to be performed for a year from Mārgaśīra.—In the month of Mārgaśīrṣa, the performer should brush his teeth with the piece of mallikā-wood. The food taken is madhu. The deity to be worshipped is Anaṅga. The flowers used in worship are malati. The naivedya offerings are Fruits. The result accrued is ten aśvamedha sacrifices.
2) Mallikā (मल्लिका) flowers are also used in worship in the month Jyeṣṭha for the Anaṅgatrayodaśī-Vrata.—Accordingly, the Anaṅgatrayodaśī-vrata is observed in honour of Śiva for acquiring virtue, great fortune, wealth and for destruction of sins [...] This vrata is to be performed for a year from Mārgaśīra.—In Jyeṣṭha, the tooth-brush is that of aśvattha-wood. The food taken is lavaṅga. The deity to be worshipped is Pradyumna. The flowers used in worship are mallikā. The naivedya offerings is sohalikā. The result accrued equals vajapeya.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Mallikā (मल्लिका) is the name of a tree found in maṇidvīpa (Śakti’s abode), according to the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa 12.10. Accordingly, these trees always bear flowers, fruits and new leaves, and the sweet fragrance of their scent is spread across all the quarters in this place. The trees (e.g. Mallikā) attract bees and birds of various species and rivers are seen flowing through their forests carrying many juicy liquids. Maṇidvīpa is defined as the home of Devī, built according to her will. It is compared with Sarvaloka, as it is superior to all other lokas.
The Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa, or Śrīmad-devī-bhāgavatam, is categorised as a Mahāpurāṇa, a type of Sanskrit literature containing cultural information on ancient India, religious/spiritual prescriptions and a range of topics concerning the various arts and sciences. The whole text is composed of 18,000 metrical verses, possibly originating from before the 6th century.
Mallikā (मल्लिका) refers to one of the 54 rays of the Anāhata-Cakra which (together with the 62 rays of the Maṇipūra) are associated with the solar plane called Viṣṇugranthi, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—Accordingly, the Goddess is visualised (by Sādhaka) as dwelling above the six Ādhāracakras ruling over the 360 rays which emanate in them [e.g., Mallikā]. These 360 rays represent 360 syllables (i.e., a consummation of the śabdaprapañca or 50 alphabets) as well as the principles of nature. For the 360 syllables, together with haṃ and saḥ, Nyāsa should be performed for Śrīcakrapūjā.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Chandas (prosody, study of Sanskrit metres)
1) Mallikā (मल्लिका) refers to one of the 130 varṇavṛttas (syllabo-quantitative verse) dealt with in the second chapter of the Vṛttamuktāvalī, ascribed to Durgādatta (19th century), author of eight Sanskrit work and patronised by Hindupati: an ancient king of the Bundela tribe (presently Bundelkhand of Uttar Pradesh). A Varṇavṛtta (e.g., mallikā) refers to a type of classical Sanskrit metre depending on syllable count where the light-heavy patterns are fixed.
2) Mallikā (मल्लिका) refers to one of the 130 varṇavṛttas (syllabo-quantitative verse) dealt with in the second chapter of the Vṛttamuktāvalī, ascribed to Durgādatta (19th century), author of eight Sanskrit work and patronised by Hindupati: an ancient king of the Bundela tribe (presently Bundelkhand of Uttar Pradesh). A Varṇavṛtta (e.g., mallikā) refers to a type of classical Sanskrit metre depending on syllable count where the light-heavy patterns are fixed.
Mallikā (मल्लिका) is the name of a catuṣpadi metre (as popularly employed by the Apabhraṃśa bards), as discussed in books such as the Chandonuśāsana, Kavidarpaṇa, Vṛttajātisamuccaya and Svayambhūchandas.—Mallikā has 27 mātrās in each of its four lines, divided into the groups of 5, 5, 4, 4, 4 and 5 mātrās, where the 4th caturmātra must not be [ISI].
Chandas (छन्दस्) refers to Sanskrit prosody and represents one of the six Vedangas (auxiliary disciplines belonging to the study of the Vedas). The science of prosody (chandas-shastra) focusses on the study of the poetic meters such as the commonly known twenty-six metres mentioned by Pingalas.
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Mallikā (मल्लिका) refers to the “jasmine flower”, according to the Śrītattvanidhi (verse 2.19-42) citing the Pāñcarātrāgama-Kriyapāda.—Vāmana is white like the jasmine flower (mallikā), and eyes long like lotus-flowers (kayal-viḻi in Tamil tradition, aṅkayaṟ-kaṇ-mīnākṣī Rajarajan & Jeyapriya 2013). According to the Caturviṃśatimūrtilakṣaṇa, The Pāñcarātra tradition (describing Keśava) got a stronghold over the Vaiṣṇava tradition by about the fourth century CE, e.g. the Ahirbhūdhnya-saṃhitā and so its impact on the Tamil Paripāṭal and hymns of the Āḻvārs is quite natural.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Mallikā (मल्लिका) is a Sanskrit word referring to a sweet-scented flower of Vṛndāvana.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
1. Mallika. Chief queen of Pasenadi, king of Kosala. She was the daughter of the chief garland maker of Kosala, and was very good and beautiful. When she was sixteen she was, one day, on her way to the garden with some companions, carrying with her three portions of sour gruel in a basket. Meeting the Buddha, she offered them to him and worshipped him. The Buddha, seeing her wrapt in joy, smiled, and, in answer to Anandas question, said she would be chief queen of Kosala that very day. J.iii.405; SA.i.110ff. It was to explain Mallikas good fortune that the Kummasapinda Jataka was preached.
It happened that Pasenadi, having suffered defeat at the hands of Ajatasattu that very day, was passing by and entered the flower garden, attracted by Mallikas voice. Mallika, seeing him coming, and noting his weariness, seized his horses bridle. The king, discovering that she was unmarried, dismounted, and, having rested awhile, his head on her lap, entered the town with her and took her to her own house. In the evening he sent a chariot for her, and with great honour and pomp brought her from her own home, set her on a heap of jewels and anointed her chief queen. From that day onward she was the beloved and devoted wife of the king and an undeviating follower of the Buddha (DhA.iii.121f). The king found her sagacious and practical minded and consulted her and accepted her advice when in difficulty - e.g., in the Asadisa dana, wherein he wished to excel his subjects, and again when he was troubled by evil dreams as narrated in the Mahasupina Jataka. DhA.ii.8ff. says that Mallika called the king a simpleton for putting his faith in brahmins and took him to the Buddha, and while the king sat trembling, asked the questions for him and had them explained.
The Jataka states how Mallika saved many innocent lives from being sacrificed, and the Buddha declared that in a past life too, as Dinna (q.v.), she had saved the lives of a large number of people by her wisdom (DhA.ii.15f).
Both Mallika and Pasenadis other queen, Vasabhakhattiya, desired to learn the Dhamma, and, at their request conveyed through Pasenadi, the Buddha asked Ananda to visit the palace regularly and teach them the Doctrine. Ananda found in Mallika an apt and ready pupil, conscientious in her work; Vasabhakhattiya was not so devoted to her duties. DhA.i.382f. For an incident connected with Anandas visit to the palace, see Vin.iv.158f.
Mallikas knowledge of the Dhamma made her wiser than Pasenadi would have desired, and he once, in a moment of great affection, asked if anyone were dearer to her than her own self. No, Sire, was the answer; the king was evidently greatly disappointed, for he sought the Buddha, who explained to him that Mallika, in making that answer, had uttered a great truth (S.i.75; Ud.v.1). Mallika,
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. A king of Kosala, identified with Ananda. Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
1) Mallikā (मल्लिका) refers to the Jasmine flower according to the Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XIV).—Of all the terrestrial flowers, jasmine (mallikā) is the most beautiful; of all the aquatic flowers, blue lotus (nīlotpala) is the most beautiful.
2) Mallikā (मल्लिका) is mentioned in the Mallikājātaka, according to chapter L.—Accordingly, “thus Mo-li-fou-jen (Mallikā), for an offering to Siu-p’ou-t’i (Subhūti), obtained a fruit of retribution (vipākaphala); she was the main wife of king Po-sseu-ni (Prasenajit), in the present lifetime (ihaloka)”.
In Jātaka no. 415, Mallikā was the daughter of a garland-maker at Sāvatthi. At sixteen years of age, she went into a flower garden, met the Buddha there and offered him three balls of barley gruel (kummāsapiṇḍa) which she had been carrying in a basket of flowers.
In Jātakamālā no. 3, Mallikā attributes her good fortune to an act of generosity she had performed in one of her previous lives: when she was a slave, she had given the remains of a meal (uddṛtabhakta) to a Muni whose impurities were destroyed.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Mallikā (मल्लिका) refers to a type of flower (puṣpa) commonly used in for personal and commercial purposes in ancient India. People were fond of flowers. The groves and gardens were maintained for recreational purpose. The Jain canonical texts frequently mention different horticulture products viz. fruits, vegetables and flowers which depict that horticulture was a popular pursuit of the people at that time. Gardens and parks (ārāma, ujjāṇa or nijjaṇa) were full of fruits and flowers of various kinds which besides yielding their products provided a calm andquiet place where people could enjoy the natural surroundings.
The flowers (e.g., Mallikā) fulfilled the aesthetic needs of the people. At the same time they had an economic importance in as much as some people depended on its trade. It is mentioned that people of Koṅkaṇa maintained themselves by selling fruits and flowers. (see Bṛhatkalpasūtra) Flower garlands and bouquet of various designs were prepared and sold. Saffron (kuṃkuma or kesara) was an important flower product. It yielded a good income to the producers. The flower attracted the bees who yielded honey (mahu, sanskrit: madhu) of different varieties, e. g. macchiya, kuṭṭiya, bhāmara, etc.
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
Mallikā (मल्लिका) or Mallikānātha refers to one of the eighty-four Siddhas (Siddhācāryas) mentioned in various sources as being representative teachers of Sahajiya Tantrism, Alchemy, Nath Sampradaya and other traditions having influence in the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayas.—Many of these Mahāsiddhas [e.g., Mallikā-nātha] were historical figures whose lives and mystical powers were the subject of legends. They are often associated with teachings belonging to Hinduism, Buddhism, Ajivikism and Jainism and are evident of a caste-less interreligious spiritual society.
Mallika is the name of a flower (pushpa) mentioned in the Kathasaritsagara by Somadeva (10th century A.D).—Mallika refers to the “jasmin-flower”.
Somadeva mentions many rich forests, gardens, various trees, creepers medicinal and flowering plants (e.g., Mallika) and fruit-bearing trees in the Kathasaritsagara. Travel through the thick, high, impregnable and extensive Vindhya forest is a typical feature of many travel-stories. Somadeva’s writing more or less reflects the life of the people of Northern India during the 11th century. His Kathasaritsagara (‘ocean of streams of story’), mentioning Mallika, is a famous Sanskrit epic story revolving around prince Naravahanadatta and his quest to become the emperor of the vidyadharas (celestial beings).
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)
Mallika [मल्लिका] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Jasminum officinale L. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family. For the possible medicinal usage of mallika, 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.
Mallika [मल्लिका] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Jasminum sambac var. 'Belle of India' from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family.
1) Mallika in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum officinale in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jasminum officinale var. aureovariegatum Weston (among others).
2) Mallika is also identified with Jasminum sambac It has the synonym Nyctanthes goa Steud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Kewensis (1789)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1991)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1844)
· Flora of the British India (1882)
· Cytologia (1992)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mallika, for example side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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
Pali-English dictionary
mallikā : (f.) the (Arabian), jasmine.
Mallikā, (f.) (cp. Epic Sk. mallikā, Halāyudha 2, 51; Daṇḍin 2, 214) Arabian jasmine Dh. 54 (tagara°); J. I, 62; III, 291; V, 420; Miln. 333, 338; DhsA. 14; KhA 44. mallika-makula opening bud of the jasmine Visni 251=VbhA. 234 (°saṇṭhāna, in descr, of shape of the 4 canine teeth).—See also mālikā. (Page 525)
mallika (မလ္လိက) [(pu) (ပု)]—
[malla+i．sakatthanitea ka-．,ṭī．547．mala=malla+i．saññā-nitea ka-．,ṭī．647．]
[မလ္လ+ဣ။ သကတ္ထ၌ က-သက်။ ဓာန်၊ဋီ။၅၄၇။ မလ=မလ္လ+ဣ။ သညာ-၌ က-သက်။ ဓာန်၊ဋီ။၆၄၇။]
[Pali to Burmese]
mallika—
(Burmese text): (၁)ဟင်္သာအထူး။ (၂)သမန်းမြက်။ (ထီ)(၃)မလ္လိကာမိဖုရား။ (ထီ၊ပု)(၄)စံပယ်၊ ကြက်ရုံး။
(Auto-Translation): (1) Hinthar Special. (2) Thaman Grass. (3) Mallica Queen. (4) Sanpay, Chicken Office.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Mallika (मल्लिक) or Mallikā (मल्लिका).—
1) A kind of goose with brown legs and bill.
2) The month Māgha.
3) A shuttle.
4) Name of a musical instrument; L. D. B.
Derivable forms: mallikaḥ (मल्लिकः).
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Mallikā (मल्लिका).—
1) A kind of jasmine; वनेषु सायंतनमल्लिकानां विजृम्भणोद्गन्धिषु कुड्मलेषु (vaneṣu sāyaṃtanamallikānāṃ vijṛmbhaṇodgandhiṣu kuḍmaleṣu) R.16.47; वनमल्लिकामतल्लिकोद्वेल्लितधमिल्लः (vanamallikāmatallikodvellitadhamillaḥ) Bhāratachampū मल्लिकाकुसुमदुण्डुभकेन (mallikākusumaduṇḍubhakena) N.21.43.
2) A flower of this jasmine; विन्यस्तसायंतनमल्लिकेषु (vinyastasāyaṃtanamallikeṣu) (keśeṣu) R.16. 5; Kāv.2.215.
3) A lamp-stand.
4) An earthen vessel of a particular form.
Mallika (मल्लिक).—m.
(-kaḥ) 1. A bird, said to be a sort of goose with brown legs and bill. 2. A shuttle. 3. The month Magha. f.
(-kā) 1. Arabian jasmine, (Jasminum zambac.) 2. A kind of fish. 3. An earthen vessel for holding oil, &c. 4. A goblet, a cup, a drinking vessel. 5. A river. E. kan added to malli .
Mallika (मल्लिक).—I. m. 1. A sort of goose with brown legs and bill, [Uttara Rāmacarita, 2. ed. Calc., 1862.] 20, 4 (rather mallikākhya) 2. A shuttle. 3. The month Māgha. Ii. f. kā (i. e. malli + ka). 1. Arabian jasmine, [Ṛtusaṃhāra] 6, 6. 2. A goblet. 3. A river. 4. See mallaka.
Mallikā (मल्लिका).—[feminine] a kind of jasmine.
1) Mallikā (मल्लिका):—[from mallaka > malla] a f. Jasminum Zambac (both the plant and the flower; ifc. f(ikā). ), [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa; Harivaṃśa] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] an earthenware vessel of a peculiar form, [Mṛcchakaṭikā]
3) [v.s. ...] a lamp-stand, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] a lamp, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] any vessel made out of a cocoa-nut shell, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] a species of fish, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) [v.s. ...] Name of two metres, [Colebrooke]
8) [from malla] b f. of mallaka, in [compound]
9) Mallika (मल्लिक):—m. a kind of goose with dark-coloured or brown legs and bill, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
10) a shuttle, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
11) the month Māgha, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
12) Mallikā (मल्लिका):—[from mallika] c f. See under mallaka.
Mallika (मल्लिक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. A bird or goose with brown legs and bill; a shuttle; Māgha. f. (kā) Arabian jasmin, kind of fish; a cup; a river.
Mallika (मल्लिक):—m.
1) eine Art Gans mit dunkelgefärbten (mallina) Beinen und eben solchem Schnabel [Amarakoṣa 2, 5, 24.] [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 3, 3, 37] (vgl. Corrigg.). [Hemacandra’s Anekārthasaṃgraha 3, 81.] [Medinīkoṣa k. 136.] [Halāyudha 2, 97.] —
2) Weberschiff. —
3) der Monat Māgha [ŚABDĀRTHAK.] bei [WILSON.] — Vgl. bharata .
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Mallikā (मल्लिका):—s. u. mallaka .
Mallika (मल्लिक):—m. —
1) eine Art Gans mit dunkelgefärbten Beinen und eben solchem Schnabel [Rājan 19,102.] —
2) Weberschiff. —
3) der Monat Māgha. — mallikā f. s.u. mallaka.
Mallikā (मल्लिका) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Malliā.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Mallika (ಮಲ್ಲಿಕ):—[noun] = ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾಕ್ಷ - [mallikaksha -] 1 & 2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Mallikā (मल्लिका):—n. jasmine;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Starts with (+9): Malligai mottu, Malligam, Mallika Sutta, Mallikaa, Mallikabuddhi, Mallikachad, Mallikachadana, Mallikagandha, Mallikai, Mallikaiccampa, Mallikaippu, Mallikakhya, Mallikaksha, Mallikakshi, Mallikakshya, Mallikakusuma, Mallikakusumapriya, Mallikamakula, Mallikamakulasanthana, Mallikamala.
Full-text (+191): Mallikarjuna, Navamallika, Mallikaksha, Girimallika, Durmallika, Mallikapushpa, Vanamallika, Tripuramallika, Bhadramallika, Mallikakhya, Shucimallika, Nilamallika, Mallikagandha, Mallikachad, Kasturimallika, Mallikamoda, Krishnamallika, Vrittamallika, Gudhamallika, Mallikamaruta.
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Search found 118 books and stories containing Mallika, Malla-i, Mallikā; (plurals include: Mallikas, is, Mallikās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - The two Mallikās differentiated < [Chapter 38 - Buddha’s Brahmin Parents in His Previous Existence]
Part 2 - The Story of Viṭaṭūbha (son of King Pasenadi and Vāsabhakhattiyā) < [Chapter 38 - Buddha’s Brahmin Parents in His Previous Existence]
Part 2 - Last Rites for The Remains of The Buddha < [Chapter 41 - Utterings That Arouse Emotional Religious Awakening]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 20 - Attavadupadana < [Part 8]
Chapter 17 - Superstition And Evil Rebirth < [Part 8]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Daily Life (4): Household Articles < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Flora (6): Creepers < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
13. Description of Kalasha-vidhi (rites with filled pots) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
38. Description of Gopala-murti (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 7 - Superiority of Jāti Flower < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Chapter 16 - Description of Goloka < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Chapter 179 - The Greatness of Gautameśvara (gautama-īśvara-tīrtha) < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on Biography of the thera Kāḷudāyī < [Chapter 4 - Kuṇḍadhānavagga (section on Kuṇḍadhāna)]
Commentary on Biography of the thera Saparivārāsana < [Chapter 6 - Bījanivagga (section on Bījani)]