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 Dictionarynikkha : (m.) a big gold coin; a weight equal to 25 dharaṇas.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryNikkha, (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)
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryṆikkha (णिक्ख) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Niṣka.
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 (+5): Nikkhala, Nikkhama, Nikkhamana, Nikkhamaniya, Nikkhamanokasa, Nikkhamanta, Nikkhamanvela, Nikkhamati, Nikkhamdha, Nikkhamenta, Nikkhamesi, Nikkhameti, Nikkhametva, Nikkhami, Nikkhamitabbha, Nikkhamitum, Nikkhamitva, Nikkhamma, Nikkhanana, Nikkhanta.
Ends with: Unnikkha.
Full-text: Nishka, Nekkha, Anguleyyaka, Caya, Dharana, Mahalata Pasadhana.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Nikkha, Ṇikkha; (plurals include: Nikkhas, Ṇikkhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 8 - Explanations of The Thirty-two Major Marks < [Chapter 1 - The Story of Sataketu Deva, The Future Buddha]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the Thera Mahākassapa < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 546: The Mahā-Ummagga-jātaka < [Volume 6]
Jataka 547: Vessantara-jātaka < [Volume 6]