Shaisha, Śaiṣa: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Shaisha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi, 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.
The Sanskrit term Śaiṣa can be transliterated into English as Saisa or Shaisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Sais.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Saisa in India is the name of a plant defined with Dalbergia latifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lonchocarpus latifolius (Willd.) DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1823)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Fl. China (2010)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1798)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Boletim Técnico do Instituto Agronômico de Norte (1949)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Saisa, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryŚaiṣa (शैष).—The cool season.
Derivable forms: śaiṣaḥ (शैषः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySaisa (सैस).—[adjective] leaden.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Śaiṣa (शैष):—m. (?for śaiśa; See śaiśira above) the cool season, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) Saisa (सैस):—mfn. ([from] sīsa) leaden, made of lead [gana] rajatādi.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Saīsa (सईस):—(nm) a groom; [sī] the work or function of a groom.
2) Sāīsa (साईस) [Also spelled sais]:—(nm) a horse-keeper, groom; ~[sī] horse-tending, grooming.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Shaisha, Śaiṣa, Saisa, Saīsa, Sāīsa; (plurals include: Shaishas, Śaiṣas, Saisas, Saīsas, Sāīsas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Vasantavilasa of Balachandra Suri (translation and study) (by R. T. Bhat)
Canto 10 - The pilgrimage undertaken by Vastupala < [Chapter 5 - Vasantavilasa-Mahakavya and its Contents]
Canto 5 - Vastupala’s strength and bravery < [Chapter 5 - Vasantavilasa-Mahakavya and its Contents]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Musical instruments in Yajur Veda < [Chapter 3 - Musical Instruments of India (with reference to Sanskrit literary sources)]
Sankalpa Suryodaya of Venkatanatha (Critical Study) (by R. Laxmi)
Assisting characters not seen on the stage < [Chapter 4a - Characterisation of the play]
The character of Visnubhakti < [Chapter 4a - Characterisation of the play]
Introduction to the Vishishtadvaita School of Ramanuja < [Chapter 5 - Philosophical doctrines]
Goddess Laksmi < [Purana, Volume 4, Part 1 (1962)]
Eulogy of Parvati by Himavan < [Purana, Volume 11, Part 1 (1969)]
The Naciketa-Upakhyana as the source of the Nasiketopakhyana < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 2 (1964)]