Pisana: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Pisana means something in 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Pisna.
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Pali-English dictionary
pisana : (nt.) grinding; powering.
Pisana, (nt.) (fr. piṃsati?) grinding, powder see upa°. (Page 461)
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
1) Pisanā (पिसना) [Also spelled pisna]:—(v) to be ground/powdered; to be pressed; to labour hard; to be engaged (in arduous work); to be tortured, to be trampled (over); to be afflicted.
2) Pisānā (पिसाना):—(nm) flour.
3) Pīsanā (पीसना) [Also spelled pisna]:—(v) to grind, to pound, to powder; to mill; to gnash (the teeth); to cause to labour hard, to exploit; —[kara pī jānā] to swallow, to devour.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Pīsaṇa (पीसण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Peṣaṇa.
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: Picanam, Pisanahari, Pisanavala, Pishanadevaru, Pishanari.
Full-text: Cakki, Peshana, Pindeti, Pisna, Kumpappu, Danti, Aata, Lata, Trifolium hybridum, Cirsium vulgare, Dant, Danta.
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