Ula, Uḷā, Ulā: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Ula means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Uḷā can be transliterated into English as Ula or Ulia, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarŪla (ऊल).—tad. affix applied to the words वात (vāta) and बल (bala) in the sense of 'unable to bear'; e.g. वातूलः बलूल (vātūlaḥ balūla) see Kāś. on V.2.122.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Kavya (poetry)
Source: archive.org: Aspects of Bengal society: Ship-building and commerceUla is the name of an ancient city according the Kavikankan’s Chandikāvya pp. 195-202.—Accordingly, “After the performance of the usual ceremonies before sailing, the merchant Dhanapati passed the following places: Ula, [...]—all by the side of the Ganges. Then he reached the very celebrated inland port of Bengal known as Saptagram near the Tribeni. [...]”.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Ula in India is the name of a plant defined with Gnetum ula in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gnetum pyrifolium Miq. ex Parl., nom. inval..
2) Ula is also identified with Themeda arundinacea It has the synonym Andropogon arundinaceus (Roxb.) Voigt, nom. illeg., non Andropogon arundinaceus Bergius (etc.).
3) Ula in Indonesia is also identified with Ipomoea carnea It has the synonym Ipomoea nicaraguensis (Donn. Sm.) House (etc.).
4) Ula in Niger is also identified with Senna obtusifolia It has the synonym Cassia toroides Roxb., nom. nud. (etc.).
5) Ula in Nigeria is also identified with Bixa orellana It has the synonym Bixa upatensis Ram. Goyena (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Icones Plantarum Rariorum (1799)
· Index Rafinesquianus. (1949)
· Voy. Monde, Phan. (1829)
· Botanical Gazette (1894)
· Hortus Maurit. (1837)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1868)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ula, for example side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryuḷā (उळा).—m (Commonly huḷā) Green pods of gram (Cicer arietinum) or of peas parched.
--- OR ---
ūḷa (ऊळ).—f P Onion-plant, Allium commune.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryUla (उल).—
1) A kind of wild animal; Av.12.1.49.
2) Half ripe pulses fried over a slight fire; Nigh. (Mar. huḷā).
Derivable forms: ulaḥ (उलः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryUla (उल).—Sautra root, (ulati) to burn.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryUla (उल).—[masculine] a kind of wild animal.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ula (उल):—m. a kind of wild animal, [Atharva-veda xii, 1, 49; Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā; Maitrāyaṇī-saṃhitā]
2) half-ripe pulses fried over a slight fire, [Nighaṇṭuprakāśa]
3) Name of a Ṛṣi.
4) a kind of vegetable, [Kauśika-sūtra]
[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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryUla (उल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Upa.
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)
Starts with (+145): Ula machuku, Ulaa, Ulabasari, Ulabha, Ulacharana, Ulad, Uladagama, Uladana, Uladanem, Uladhala, Uladhalya, Ulaga, Ulagada, Ulagadanem, Ulagaghala, Ulagalantha Perumal, Ulagamaram, Ulaganem, Ulagau, Ulagaulaga.
Ends with (+2337): Aankula, Abaddhamula, Abhidhamula, Abhimanabahula, Abhiniveshamula, Abhrakula, Abhuktamula, Abhyakula, Acakula, Acalypha radula, Acariyakula, Acaryakula, Accadugula, Accula, Achyranthes sicula, Acula, Adahula, Adakhula, Addhacula, Adhakhula.
Full-text (+40): Ulya, Anapendu, Peiodal, Kodkamballi, Ulam, Ulas, 'awapuhi 'ula'ula, Odal, Makad-gamgoli, Mullan valli, Ula machuku, Kaadu kamballi, Muula ula, Lollorimaal, Lollori, Mahulolendi, Kamani 'ula, Kaadu dodda amrutha balli, Pilipili 'ula, Peioda.
Relevant text
Search found 10 books and stories containing Ula, Uḷā, Ulā, Ūḷa, Ūla; (plurals include: Ulas, Uḷās, Ulās, Ūḷas, Ūlas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Chapter III - Vikrama Chola (a.d. 1118-1135)
Chapter VII - Rajaraja II (a.d. 1146 to 1172)
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Rajendra Deva II (a.d. 1052-1064) < [Chapter V - Successors of Rajendra I (a.d. 1018 to 1070)]
Temples in Tiruppattur (Tiruppidavur) < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Tiruvanaikkaval (Jambukesvaram) < [Aditya I]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
The invention of the Sthalapurāṇa of Madurai < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]
The sites of Multilingual Literary production in Nāyaka-period South India < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]
The Tiruviḷaiyāṭal Purāṇam in Seventeenth-century Madurai < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 36: Siruthondar (Ciruttonta) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Chapter 2 - The Hymns, their Compilation and their Name < [Volume 1 - Nampi Arurar’s Tevaram (his life and age)]
Chapter 21 - Thirukalayanallur or Tirukkalaya Nallur (Hymn 16) < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]
Women in the Atharva-veda Samhita (by Pranab Jyoti Kalita)
18. Goddess Pṛthivī < [Chapter 4 - Female Deities and the Glorification of Women in the Atharvaveda]
Related products
