Sarisa: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Sarisa means something in Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySarisa, (adj.) (=sadisa) like, resembling J. V, 159. (Page 698)
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarysārīsa (सारीस).—n C sārūka n C A scuttle or scoop for scattering water (as from a pool) over grounds. Generally it consists of the tubular stem of a branch of the suramāḍa, its blades and off-branches being stripped off.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySarisa (सरिस):—(a) equal; like, identical.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Sarisa (सरिस) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Sadṛśa.
2) Sārisa (सारिस) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sādṛśya.
2) Sārisa has the following synonyms: Sārissa.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSarisa (ಸರಿಸ):—
1) [noun] the quality of being straight; absence of curvedness or crookedness; straightness.
2) [noun] the quality or fact of being correct; correctness.
3) [noun] straightforwardness; honesty; frankness.
4) [noun] the region just in front of someone or something.
5) [noun] proximity; nearness.
6) [noun] equality; parity; sameness; identity.
7) [noun] that which is equal.
8) [noun] a man who is equal to another (in strength, power, status, rank, etc.).
9) [noun] the quality of being appropriate, apt, etc.
10) [noun] neatness; tidiness.
11) [noun] swiftness; quickness.
12) [noun] a rule or regulation (by which conduct is controlled or regulated).
13) [noun] a number of persons, animals, things, etc. are arranged in a line; a row.
14) [noun] lenience; permissiveness.
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Sarisa (ಸರಿಸ):—[noun] an adhesive substance, as glue; an adhesive.
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Sarisa (ಸರಿಸ):—[adverb] = ಸರಿಸಂ [sarisam].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Caricam, Caricamam, Caricamanam, Caricatan, Sarisam, Sarisama, Sarisamana, Sarisambari, Sarisamgati, Sarisamgol, Sarisapa, Sarisarvatra, Sarisati, Sarisava, Sarisava, Sharishaka.
Ends with: Anusarisa, Kaisarisa, Nelasarisa, Risarisa, Sarasarisa, Visarisa.
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