Munali, Munāli: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Munali means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe Bodhisatta born as a gamester (dhutta). He abused a Pacceka Buddha, named Surabhi, and this was why when he became Buddha he was insulted by Sundarika. Ap.i.299; UdA.264.
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).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Munali in India is the name of a plant defined with Actinodaphne madraspatana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the British India (1886)
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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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Muṇāli (मुणालि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Muṇālin.
2) Muṇālī (मुणाली) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Muṇālikā.
2) Muṇālī has the following synonyms: Muṇāliā.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Munali-bhyakuro, Munalia, Munalika, Munalin.
Full-text: Munalika, Munali-bhyakuro, Munalin, Surabhi, Munalia, Sundari.
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