Vallai, Vāllai, Vaḷḷai: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Vallai means something in 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 Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Vāllai or Vāllai-kūttu refers to a kind of dance that was practised in ancient Tamil society.—Caṅkam (Saṅgam) literature provides the information that the members of the royal family, along with the poets, practised the art of dancing. The dance forms referred to in Caṅkam literature are Vāllai, [... etc.]. The above references point to the fact that different dance forms existed and were prevalent in Tamil society during the Caṅkam period.
The Saṅgam (Caṅkam) literature is aptly regarded as the crown of Tamil literature. The ancient works, Pattupāṭṭu (a collection of ten ancient Tamil poems) and Eṭṭutokai (the eight anthologies of the Caṅkam period) give details about the art of dance in the Caṅkam period [mentioned, for example, Vāllai].
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Vallai in India is the name of a plant defined with Butea monosperma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rudolphia frondosa (Willd.) Poir. (among others).
2) Vallai is also identified with Erythrina variegata It has the synonym Gelala litorea Rumph. (etc.).
3) Vallai is also identified with Ipomoea aquatica It has the synonym Convolvulus repens Vahl, nom. illeg., non Convolvulus repens L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Blumea (2006)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· An Introduction to the Natural System of Botany (1836)
· Flora (1853)
· Flora of the Presidency of Madras (1918)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vallai, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Vallaī (वल्लई) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vallavī.
2) Vallaī (वल्लई) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vallakī.
2) Vallaī has the following synonyms: Vallakī.
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: Vallai kodi, Vallai pundu, Vallai-kuttu, Vallai-sharunnai, Vallai-vikalu, Vallaik-kodi, Vallaikkatti, Vallaikkirai, Vallaikkoti, Vallaimaram, Vallaipula, Vallaipundu.
Ends with: Mankalavallai, Vankaravallai.
Full-text: Vallaikkirai, Vallaki, Vallaikkatti, Vallai-sharunnai, Vallai kodi, Vallai pundu, Vallavi, Variparni, Vallai-kuttu, Mankalavallai, Callai, Vallal, Kilarcci, Nalikam, Vakuppu, Kollai, Mayakku.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 15 - Thiruvanjiyam or Tiruvanciyam (Hymn 76) < [Volume 3.2 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Guru-in-physical form < [Chapter 6 - Means to Release]