Vei, Veī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Vei means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (History)Veī (वेई) is the name of a tīrtha, associated with Girnar, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).
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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Vei in India is the name of a plant defined with Ochlandra travancorica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ochlandra travancorica Benth. ex Gamble (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta. (1896)
· Rheedea (1994)
· Flora Sylvatica for Southern India (1873)
· Rheedea (1995)
· Fibres from plants, indigenous and introduced, eligible for industrial culture and experiment in Victoria. (1894)
· Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller (1825–1896), (1825)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vei, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Vei (वेइ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vedi.
2) Vei (वेइ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vodan.
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)
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