Vihi, Vīhi: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Vihi means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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
General definition (in Buddhism)
Vīhi (वीहि)—One of the field-crops mentioned in the Jātakas.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
vīhi : (m.) paddy.
Vīhi, (cp. Vedic vrīhi) rice, paddy Vin. IV, 264 (as one of the 7 kinds of āmaka-dhañña); J. I, 429; III, 356; Miln. 102, 267; Vism. 383 (°tumba); DhA. I, 125; III, 374 (°piṭaka). (Page 644)
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.
Hindi dictionary
Vīhī (वीही):—(nf) quince.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Vihi (विहि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vidhi.
2) Vīhi (वीहि) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vrīhi.
3) Vīhi (वीहि) also relates to the Sanskrit words: Vīthi, Thī.
Vīhi has the following synonyms: Vīhiyā.
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 (+20): Viheen, Viheenta, Vihia, Vihimboa, Vihims, Vihimsa, Vihimsaga, Vihimsaka, Vihimsana, Vihimsanta, Vihimsata, Vihimsati, Vihimsavitakka, Vihimsi, Vihimsin, Vihimsita, Vihimsitva, Vihimsra, Vihina, Vihinajati.
Full-text (+1): Bahuvihi, Mitavihi, Vitti, Lakkhavihi, Ti, Vrihi, Pavihi, Vihiya, Manay, Atihita, Addhacula, Padimalakkhana, Pratimalakshana, Thanna, Bija, Agnidhra, Khetta, Shumara, Pitaka, Vi.
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Search found 23 books and stories containing Vihi, Vīhi, Vīhī; (plurals include: Vihis, Vīhis, Vīhīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
6. Summary of the Savaya-vihi < [Chapter 2 - The works of Dhanapala]
1. Summary of the Paia-lacchi-nama-mala < [Chapter 2 - The works of Dhanapala]
6. Religious routine of the Jains < [Chapter 13 - Religious and Philosophical data]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 575 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 3]
Page 444 < [Gujarati-Hindi-English, Volume 3]
Page 429 < [Hindi-Sindhi-English Volume 1]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 194 < [Volume 9 (1888)]
Gommatsara by Acharya Nemichandra (by Bai Bahadur J. L. Jaini)
Chapter 17.2 - Description of Differentia < [Volume 1 - Jiva-kanda (the soul)]
Chapter 8 - The concept of Kaya-margana (Embodiment soul-quest) < [Volume 1 - Jiva-kanda (the soul)]