Sanchi, Sān chǐ, San chi: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Sanchi means something in the history of ancient India, biology. 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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India history and geography
Sanchi is an archaeologically important site situated in Bhopal, known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Sanchi there is a Sanskrit inscription on a rock on a hill which contains a verse in Anuṣṭubh describing the powers of Mitrānanda and his preceptor. Below the inscription is the representation of a seated ascetic above a seat which is being dragged from two sides by two elephants with riders on back.

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Sanchi in the Garo language is the name of a plant identified with Ormosia robusta Baker from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Arillaria robusta, Placolobium robustum. For the possible medicinal usage of sanchi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Sanchi in India is the name of a plant defined with Alternanthera sessilis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Illecebrum sibiricum de Vest ex Schult. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora AegyptiacoArabica (1775)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1819)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora of Ecuador (1987)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sanchi, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Sanchi is another spelling for साँची [sāṃcī].—[=साँची] adj. fem. of साँचो [sāṃco]
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Chi, Can, Ci, Shan.
Starts with (+13): Cancikai, Cancitam, Cancittan, Cancivakarani, Cancivanai, Cancivanam, Cancivarayar, Cancivimulikai, Canciviparuvatam, Saanchila, Saanchile, Saanchilo, Saanchinu, Samchinna, Samjivani, Samjivi, Samjivini, Sanchi ginseng, Sanchi kuso, Sanchi lati.
Full-text (+48): Cancu, Sanci, Sanchi kuso, Sanchi lati, San chi e shu, Da hua san chi teng, Ju shi luo zhang zhe, Sanchi ginseng, Zuo tou, Biao hu sheng yi, Sanchi-bloma, Chi jing san, Tou di, Namdapura, Fei fei, Qu shi luo yuan, Wu tiao jia sha, Tian nu hua xiang, San tiao chuan xia, Maticanci.
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Search found 66 books and stories containing Sanchi, Sān chǐ, San chi, Sānchǐ, 三尺; (plurals include: Sanchis, Sān chǐs, San chis, Sānchǐs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Taisho: Chinese Buddhist Canon
Scroll 1a - Chapter 1: Jambudvipa < [Part 23 - Creation and Destruction of the World]
Scroll 2 - The Nirvana Sutra (volume 2) < [Part 5 - The Nirvana Sutra (translated by Ba Fazu)]
Scroll 2 - The Mahaparinibbana-sutta (volume 2) < [Part 6 - The Nirvana Sutra (unknown translator)]
Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
Monastic Investment Bootstrapping < [Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies 2.2 (2019)]
The Life of Sariputta (by Nyanaponika Thera)
Corporate Bodies in Early South Asian Buddhism < [Volume 10, Issue 1 (2019)]
From Pagoda to Pavilion < [Volume 15, Issue 3 (2024)]
The Wall Painting of “Siddhārtha Descending on the Elephant”... < [Volume 14, Issue 5 (2023)]
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Stupa at Sanchi < [Chapter 3]
Development of the Stupa and its parts < [Chapter 3]
Major Stupas at Lalitagiri < [Chapter 4]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
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