Samiha, Samīhā: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Samiha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraSamīhā (समीहा, “longing”) represents one of the thirteen pratimukhasandhi, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 21. This element is also known as vilāsa (‘amorousness’). Pratimukhasandhi refers to the “segments (sandhi) of the progressing part (pratimukha)” and represents one of the five segments of the plot (itivṛtta or vastu) of a dramatic composition (nāṭaka).

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySamīhā (समीहा).—Longing, desire, striving after; स्वार्थे कस्मिन् समीहा पुनरधिकतरे त्वामनार्यं करोति (svārthe kasmin samīhā punaradhikatare tvāmanāryaṃ karoti) Mu.5.19.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySamīhā (समीहा).—f.
(-hā) Longing, desire.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySamīhā (समीहा).—[feminine] endeavour, wish, desire.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionarySamīhā (समीहा):—[=sam-īhā] [from sam-īh] f. striving after, longing for, wish, desire, [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature etc.]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Samīhā (समीहा) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Samīhā.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Samihā (समिहा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Samidh.
2) Samīha (समीह) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sameh.
3) Samīhā (समीहा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Samīhā.
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)
Partial matches: Iha, Sam, Cam.
Starts with: Samihana, Samihati.
Full-text: Samiccha, Sameh, Samidh, Samihita, Samiksha, Pratimukhasandhi, Ih, Vilasa.
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