Pilana, Pīḷana: 5 definitions
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Pilana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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.
The Sanskrit term Pīḷana can be transliterated into English as Pilana or Piliana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Pilna.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypīḷana : (nt.) oppression; injury; damage.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPīḷana, (nt.) (fr. pīḍ, cp. pīḷā) oppression, injury, suffering (from dukkha) Vism. 212=494; also in nakkhatta° harm to a constellation, i.e. occultation DhA. I, 166 sq. (Page 462)
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Pilanā (पिलना) [Also spelled pilna]:—(v) to make a sudden rush; to make a long-lasting attack; to enter into; to fall upon; to be pressed/crushed; to concentrate with full vigour (on a job).
2) Pilānā (पिलाना):—(v) to make to drink, to cause to drink (a liquid etc.); to administer (as [ḍāṃṭa]-).
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPīlaṇa (पीलण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Pīlana.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Pīlana (पीलन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Pīlaṇa.
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.
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Ends with: Abhinippilana, Cittasampilana, Kayasampilana, Nakkhattapilana, Nipilana, Nippilana, Padipilana, Patipilana, Ucchupilana, Uppilana.
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