Nalva: 11 definitions
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Nalva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNalva (नल्व) refers to a “measure of distance equal to four hundred (or one hundred four) cubits”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.33. Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] Receiving his command, with his head bowed down in reverence, Vīrabhadra set off immediately to the place of sacrifice. [...] The chariots numbered as many as two thousand Nalvas of land could contain. Ten thousand lions pulled the chariots strenuously”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexNalva (नल्व).—A measurement in connection with the chariot of Maya;1 the seat of Hiraṇyakaśipu in his sabhā was 10 nalvas in measurement;2 a furlong in distance; 300 dhanus.3
- 1) Matsya-purāṇa 173. 2; Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 2. 125; 36. 49.
- 2) Matsya-purāṇa 161. 71.
- 3) Vāyu-purāṇa 83. 49; 101. 125.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryNalva (नल्व).—A measure of distance equal to 4 hastas or cubits.
Derivable forms: nalvaḥ (नल्वः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryNalva (नल्व).—m.
(-lvaḥ) A furlong, a distance measured by four hundred cubits. E. nal to be as a reed in length, and va aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryNalva (नल्व).—perhaps nata + va, cf. naḍvala, m. A furlong, a distance measured by four hundred (?) cubits, [Rāmāyaṇa] 6, 82, 71.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryNalva (नल्व).—[masculine] a cert. measure of distance.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryNalva (नल्व):—m. a furlong, a measure of distance= 400 (or 104?) cubits, [Mahābhārata; Harivaṃśa; Rāmāyaṇa] ([wrong reading] nala, nalla).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryNalva (नल्व):—(lvaḥ) 1. m. A furlong, 400 cubits.
[Sanskrit to German]
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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNalva (ನಲ್ವ):—[noun] a unit of linear measure equal to 1/8th of a mile or 220 yards (201.2 meters); a furlong.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+9): Nal-vakaiporul, Nal-vakaipu, Nal-vakaitevar, Nal-vakaitorram, Nal-vakaiunavu, Nal-vakaivarunam, Nal-vaycey, Nalvacalai, Nalvaci, Nalvadi, Nalvadisu, Nalvai, Nalvala, Nalvalkkai, Nalvalngee, Nalvalvu, Nalvana, Nalvangonnalakamabhatta, Nalvar, Nalvar-nanmanimalai.
Full-text: Nalvavartmaga, Nalla, Iranankotu, Mummatattan, Kishku, Pratima, Hasta, Nalu, Naluka, Uriccol, Dhanu, Vahana, Ullatu, Palvala, Ilukku, Uttu, Nala.
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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 33 - The March of Vīrabhadra < [Section 2.2 - Rudra-saṃhitā (2): Satī-khaṇḍa]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Economics (4): Measures, Weights and Coinage < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 36 - The Inner Chamber of Cintāmaṇi
Chapter 37 - Description of other inner Apartments in the Royal Chamber
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 40 - The narrative of Bhārgava Paraśurāma (d): King Kārttavīrya slain < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Chapter 19 - Qualifications of a Brāhmaṇa for Śrāddha gifts < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Chapter 2 - The description of the city of Śiva < [Section 4a - Upasaṃhāra-pāda]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 40 - The army of Demons (Asuras) < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2 - The Philosophy of the drama of creation < [Volume 4.2.1 - Philosophy of Nature]