Nikha, Nikhā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nikha 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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: archive.org: Bulletin of the French School of the Far East (volume 5)Nikha (निख) [?] (in Chinese: Ni-k'ia) is the name of an ancient kingdom associated with Āśleṣā or Āśleṣānakṣatra, as mentioned in chapter 18 of the Candragarbha: the 55th section of the Mahāsaṃnipāta-sūtra, a large compilation of Sūtras (texts) in Mahāyāna Buddhism partly available in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Chinese.—Chapter 18 deals with geographical astrology and, in conversation with Brahmarāja and others, Buddha explains how he entrusts the Nakṣatras [e.g., Āśleṣā] with a group of kingdoms [e.g., Nikha] for the sake of protection and prosperity.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNikhā (ನಿಖಾ):—[noun] a marriage conducted as per Muslim custom.
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 (+35): Nikhada, Nikhadana, Nikhadanem, Nikhadga, Nikhakhala, Nikhala, Nikhalanem, Nikhalasa, Nikhalasata, Nikhale, Nikhalisa, Nikhamdita, Nikhan, Nikhana, Nikhanana, Nikhandanem, Nikhanemaca, Nikhanita, Nikhanitva, Nikhantavya.
Full-text: Nikharanem, Ashlesha.
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