Vakka, Vakkā, Vākka: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Vakka means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, biology, Tamil. 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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraVakka (वक्क) is Pali for “kidneys” (Sanskrit Vṛkka) refers to one of the thirty-substances of the human body according to the Visuddhimagga, as mentioned in an appendix of the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 32-34. The Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra mentions thirty-six substances [viz., vakka]; the Sanskrit sources of both the Lesser and the Greater Vehicles, physical substances are 26 in number while the Pāli suttas list thirty-once substances.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsVakka [വക്ക] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Sterculia villosa from the Sterculiaceae (Cacao) family. For the possible medicinal usage of vakka, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Vakka in India is the name of a plant defined with Areca catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Areca nigra Giseke ex H. Wendl. (among others).
2) Vakka is also identified with Crotalaria juncea It has the synonym Crotalaria ferestrata Sims (etc.).
3) Vakka is also identified with Sterculia urens It has the synonym Kavalama urens (Roxb.) Raf. (etc.).
4) Vakka is also identified with Sterculia villosa It has the synonym Sterculia armata Mast. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. (1845)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1985)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1995)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Nucleus (1975)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vakka, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, 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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvakka : (nt.) the kidney.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Vakka, 2 (nt.) (Vedic vṛkka) the kidney Sn. 195; Kh III, ; Miln. 26; DhsA. 140. In detail described as one of the 32 ākāras at Vism. 255, 356; VbhA. 60, 239, 356.
2) Vakka, 1 (adj.) (Vedic vakra; the usual P. form is vaṅka) crooked J. I, 216. (Page 591)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVakka (वक्क):—(ṅa) vakkate 1. d. To go.
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 dictionary1) Vakka (वक्क) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vākya.
2) Vakka (वक्क) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Valka.
3) Vakka (वक्क) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vaktra.
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.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconVakkā (வக்கா) noun < baka. White stork, Ardea nivea; கொக்குவகை. வக்காவு நாரையுங் கொக்கும் படுக்கவே [kokkuvagai. vakkavu naraiyung kokkum padukkave] (திருக்குற்றாலக் குறவஞ்சி [thirukkurralag kuravanchi] 93, 2).
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Vakkā (வக்கா) noun A kind of cockle-shell; சிப்பிவகை. வக்காவின் மணிபூண்டு [sippivagai. vakkavin manipundu] (திருக்குற்றாலக் குறவஞ்சி [thirukkurralag kuravanchi] 79).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+27): Vakka-vitta, Vakkal, Vakkala, Vakkalaha, Vakkalaka, Vakkalan, Vakkalashastra, Vakkalattu, Vakkalattunama, Vakkali, Vakkaliga, Vakkalika, Vakkalin, Vakkalina, Vakkalividhvamsanagaganakalpa, Vakkalu, Vakkam, Vakkama, Vakkamani, Vakkamaniccettikal.
Ends with (+22): Anuvakka, Atvakka, Avakka, Avavakka, Avvakka, Bahitvakka, Bahutvakka, Belvakka, Civakka, Cvakka, Damtavakka, Dhvakka, Edavakka, Gvakka, Irvakka, Karvakka, Khvakka, Kovakka, Lvakka, Maruvakka.
Full-text (+3): Vakkappul, Vakkam, Vakkalaha, Vakka-vitta, Poka-vakka, Vakkampiti, Vakkamaniccettikal, Vakkamani, Vakkapancaka, Vaktra, Vakya, Vakkanga, Valka, Vanka, Vaka, Arankampakku, Vukka, Akkamani, Akkappeyar, Vrikka.
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Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 292-293 - The Story of the Venerables of Bhaddiya < [Chapter 21 - Pakiṇṇaka Vagga (Miscellaneous)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 3 - Thirty-two substances of the human body < [Chapter XXXII-XXXIV - The eight classes of supplementary dharmas]
Sutrakritanga (English translation) (by Hermann Jacobi)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Introduction to the tradition of Betel-chewing < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 4 - The Renunciation of Sumedha < [The Anudīpanī (on the Great Chronicle of Buddhas)]
Part VII - On The Buddhist Philosophy Of Mind < [Introductory Essay]