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Melia means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryMelia (मेलिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Milita.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Starts with: Melia azedarach, Melia composita, Melia dubia, Melia toosendan, Melia volkensii, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major.
Full-text (+315): Mahanimba, Nimbara, Arkapadapa, Dreka, Maharishta, Hebbevu, Malaivembu, Mallay vembu, Malai vembu, Kadukhajur, Melia dubia, Melia composita, Melia azedarach, Arangaka, Bettabevu, Bakain, Deknoi, Jek, Bakananimb, Dinghurlong.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Melia, Mēlia; (plurals include: Melias, Mēlias). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
28. Paeonia emodi, Wall. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 3 - The Application of Medicines and Mantras < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
Chapter 25 - The Superintendent of Liquor < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XLIII < [Anugita Parva]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 12: Refutation of Māyā < [Chapter I]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter CII < [Book XII - Śaśāṅkavatī]
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