Thai, Ṭhāi: 2 definitions
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Thai means something in 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.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ṭhāi (ठाइ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Sthāyin.
2) Thāi (थाइ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sthāyin.
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 corpusThai (ಥೈ):—[noun] a rhythmical syllable used to denote a single unit.
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 (+83): Tai, Taicacam, Taicam, Taicatam, Taicatankaram, Taicatavakankaram, Taiccankiramam, Taiccankiranti, Taikka, Taikkal, Taikkurakkan, Taila, Taila-varukkacurukkam, Tailacaurikai, Tailakkaran, Tailam, Tailamattu, Tailamirakku, Tailaparnikam, Tailapipilikai.
Ends with (+653): Acakkiratai, Acampatai, Accavupatai, Acirattai, Acitai, Acutai, Acuttai, Acuvattai, Ai-kanaiavattai, Aintai, Akantai, Akkatai, Akkattai, Aktai, Alalepathai, Alalvitai, Alantai, Alattai, Alivitai, Allatai.
Full-text (+137): Sthayin, Thayathaya, Thayathayya, Wat, Han-thai, Thai eggplant, Thai-lo, Samo thai, Dongphng-thai, Thai ginger, Chumhet thai, Thayamana, Thai cardamom, Haang nokyuung thai, Thai-mong, Thian thai, Khun, Thayathayata, Phaktop-thai, Cha-em-thai.
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Search found 72 books and stories containing Thai, Ṭhāi, Thāi; (plurals include: Thais, Ṭhāis, Thāis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
1.4. Buddhist Tradition of Thai Society < [Chapter 3 - The Impact of Buddhist Education on Thai Sangha]
6. Roles of Buddhist Universities towards the Thai Society < [Chapter 3 - The Impact of Buddhist Education on Thai Sangha]
6. Thai Sangha’s Education in Thailand: Historical Background < [Chapter 2 - The Thai Sangha System of Education]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Part 3 - Thailand < [Appendix D]
Part 4 - Advice From A Western Woman < [Appendix D]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.119 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Manifestation at the House of Śrīvāsa and the Inauguration of Saṅkīrtana]
Verse 2.11.38 < [Chapter 11 - The Characteristics of Nityānanda]
Verse 2.3.74-075 < [Chapter 3 - The Lord Manifests His Varāha Form in the House of Murāri and Meets with Nityānanda]
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
8. Buddhist monuments in Thailand < [Chapter 2 - Similarity of Buddhist monuments in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
4. Sculptures in Thailand (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - The Sculpture and its Reciprocal Influence]
4. Thailand Sculptures (e): Tai Period < [Chapter 4 - The Sculpture and its Reciprocal Influence]
Thai! Adieu! < [January – March, 1994]
Buddha in Bangkok < [July – September, 1994]
Ramayana the World Over < [July – September 1975]
A Handbook for the Relief of Suffering (by Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo)
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