Nikkha: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Nikkha means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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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Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

nikkha : (m.) a big gold coin; a weight equal to 25 dharaṇas.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Nikkha, (m. & nt.) (Vedic niṣka; cp. Oir. nasc (ring), Ohg. nusca (bracelet)) 1. a golden ornament for neck or breast, a ring J. II, 444; VI, 577.—2. (already Vedic) a golden coin or a weight of gold (cp. a “pound sterling”), equal to 15 suvaṇṇas (VvA. 104=suvaṇṇassa pañcadasa-dharaṇaṃ nikkhan ti vadanti) S. II, 234 (suvaṇṇa° & singi°); J. I, 84 (id.); A. IV, 120 (suvaṇṇa°); Vv 208= 438 (v. l. SS nekkha) J. VI, 180; Miln. 284. suvaṇṇanikkha-sataṃ (100 gold pieces) J. I, 376; IV, 97; V, 58; °sahassaṃ (1000) J. V, 67; DhA. I, 393.—See also nekkha. (Page 353)

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context information

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.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Ṇikkha (णिक्ख) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Niṣka.

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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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