Valla, Vallā, Vālla: 16 definitions
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Valla means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Valla (वल्ल) refers to “winnowing corn” according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—The dravyaguṇāguṇa section contains the discussions on different food articles and their dietetic effects according to the prominent Ayurvedic treatises. The grains like Valla (winnowing corn) foodstuff is mutually incompatible (viruddhāhāra) with Paya (milk).
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Valla (वल्ल):—Indicating measure equivalent to dose of metric units 190, 250, 375 mg (1. 5, 2 & 3 gunja)
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Vallā or Śrīvallabhakṣetra refers to Vallavāḻ, one of the 108 Vaishnava Divya Desam (divyadeśas or divyasthalas), located in the topographical division of Malaināṭu (“hill Country”), according to the 9th century Nālāyirativviyappirapantam (shortly Nālāyiram).—Tradition would record the Vaiṣṇava divyadeśas or divyasthalas are 108. The divyadeśa is a base of the cult of Viṣṇu in Viṣṇuism [Vaiṣṇavism] tradition. The list of 108 [viz., Vallā] seems to have reached maturation by about the early 9th century CE as all the deśas are extolled in the hymns of the twelve Āḻvārs.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
India history and geography
Valla.—(IE 8-8), name of a weight equal to 3 ratis; see dvi- vallakya. Note: valla is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Valla.—equal to 3 ratis. Note: valla is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Valla in India is the name of a plant defined with Lablab purpureus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dolichos albus Lour. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Botanicus Vindobonensis (1772)
· Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano (1821)
· Hortus Britannicus (1826)
· Fl. Trop. E. Afr. (1971)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1926)
· Catálogo ilustrado de las plantas de Cundinamarca (1968)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Valla, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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
Valla (वल्ल).—[vall ghañ]
1) Covering.
2) A weight of three Gunjās.
3) Another weight of one Gunjā and a half; or of two Gunjās (in medicine).
4) Prohibiting.
5) Winnowing corn.
6) A Māṣa of silver.
7) A kind of wheat.
Derivable forms: vallaḥ (वल्लः).
Valla (वल्ल).—m.
(-llaḥ) 1. Winnowing corn. 2. A Masha of silver. 3. A weight of three Rattis. 4. Prohibiting, prohibition. 5. Covering. E. vall to move, &c., ghañ aff.
Valla (वल्ल).—[masculine] a kind of wheat or a cert. weight.
1) Valla (वल्ल):—[from vall] m. a kind of wheat, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā; Śaṃkarācārya]
2) [v.s. ...] a [particular] weight (3 or 2 or 1 1/2 Guñjas), [Śārṅgadhara-saṃhitā; Līlāvatī of bhāskara]
3) [v.s. ...] covering, [Horace H. Wilson]
4) [v.s. ...] winnowing corn, [ib.]
5) [v.s. ...] prohibiting, [ib.]
Valla (वल्ल):—(llaḥ) 1. m. Winnowing corn; a Māshā of silver; a prohibition.
Valla (वल्ल):—m.
1) eine Waizenart [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 1174.] [Halāyudha.2,429.] [Oxforder Handschriften 72,a,26.] = khalva [] zu [Bṛhadāranyakopaniṣad 6, 3, 13.] puṣpa [Varāhamihira’s Bṛhajjātaka S. 80, 7.] —
2) ein best. Gewicht [Weber’s Verzeichniss No. 968.] [?= 3] Guñjā [Śārṅgadhara SAṂH. 1, 1, 30.] [Līlāvatī im Śabdakalpadruma] [?= 2] Guñjā [COLEBR.] Alg. (dies. Aut.). [VAIDYAKAPAR. im Śabdakalpadruma] = 1(1/2) Guñjā [Rājanirghaṇṭa] ebend.
Valla (वल्ल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Valla.
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
1) Valla (वल्ल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vall.
2) Valla (वल्ल) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Valla.
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
Valla (ವಲ್ಲ):—
1) [noun] the plant Dolichos lablab ( = Lablab niger) of Papilionaceae family.
2) [noun] its pod; flat bean.
3) [noun] a variety of wheat.
4) [noun] the act of winnowing grain.
5) [noun] the act of prohibiting (something).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Valla (வல்ல) adjectival < வல்¹. [val¹.] [Telugu: vallalarsathiram]
1. Powerful; வலிமையுள்ள. [valimaiyulla.]
2. Skilful; திறமை யுள்ள. [thiramai yulla.]
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Vallā (வல்லா) noun < வல்லு- [vallu-] + ஆ [a] negative Impossibilities; முடியாதவை. வல்லா கூறினும் [mudiyathavai. vallalarsathiram kurinum] (தொல். பொ. [thol. po.] 425).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Nepali dictionary
1) Vallā (वल्ला):—adj. → वल्लो [vallo]
2) Vālla (वाल्ल):—adv. to be confused;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+17): Vallaagil, Vallabha, Vallah, Vallakaranja, Vallaki, Vallakkal, Vallakkali, Vallakkatavu, Vallalakantan, Vallalakanti, Vallalan, Vallalarkantan, Vallamahatmya, Vallamai, Vallan, Vallanay, Vallanku, Vallanmai, Vallanmullai, Vallanvaliyan.
Full-text (+39): Valli, Vallari, Vallabha, Vallaki, Vallura, Vallava, Vallika, Vallam, Vallah, Vallapura, Vallati, Vallakaranja, Vallibha, Vallamahatmya, Vallitva, Vall, Vallakkatavu, Pativallati, Tampuravallam, Totuvaivallam.
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Search found 40 books and stories containing Valla, Vallā, Vālla, Vallaa; (plurals include: Vallas, Vallās, Vāllas, Vallaas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Ganitatilaka (Sanskrit text and English introduction) (by H. R. Kapadia)
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 234 < [Telugu-English-Malayalam (1 volume)]
Page 293 < [Telugu-English-Malayalam (1 volume)]
Page 425 < [Kannada-English-Malayalam (1 volume)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Microbial diversity and antimicrobial activity against UTI pathogens. < [2016: Volume 5, October issue 10]
Sushrut's mamsdhara twacha and bhedana in bahya vidradhi: modern insights. < [2019: Volume 8, June issue 7]
Prameha – a penalty for faulty pattern of life < [2023: Volume 12, February issue 3]
Further sources of Vijayanagara history (by K. A. Nilakanta Sastri)
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 2214: Enemies of Thought For God < [Tantra Eight (ettam tantiram) (verses 2122-2648)]
Verse 893: Letters Two—A and U Became Five Letters < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 298: The Truly Learned Attain Bliss < [Tantra One (mutal tantiram) (verses 113-336)]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Sources for Study < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Head-dress of Men (Crowns) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]