365bet

Billa: 16 definitions

Introduction:

Billa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, 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.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Billa (बिल्�) is the name of a Pallī (village) associated with the Pīṭha named Kāmada, according to the Kulakriḍāvatāra, a text paraphrased by Abhinavagupta in his Tāntrāloka.—The lineage (ovalli) Pāda is associated with the following:—Prince: Citra; Master: Kaulasiṃhamuni; Pīṭha: Aṭṭahāsa; Ghara (house): Ambilla; Pallī (village): Billa; Town: Daṇḍaratna; Direction: north; Grove: Bilva; Vow-time: 12 years; Mudrā: right middle; Chummā: “Between eyebrows�.

Shaktism book cover
context information

Shakta (शाक्�, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Shaktism from relevant books on

Biology (plants and animals)

: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Billa in India is the name of a plant defined with Aegle marmelos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Feronia pellucida Roth (among others).

2) Billa is also identified with Albizia lebbeck It has the synonym Acacia lebbek (L.) Willd. (etc.).

3) Billa is also identified with Chloroxylon faho It has the synonym Chloroxylon falcatum Capuron (etc.).

4) Billa is also identified with Terminalia bellirica It has the synonym Myrobalanus laurinoides (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kuntze (etc.).

5) Billa is also identified with Ximenia americana It has the synonym Heymassoli spinosa Aubl. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Taxon (1981)
· Species Plantarum
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1992)
· Adansonia (1961)
· Enumeratio Systematica Plantarum (1760)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Billa, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

Biology book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Biology from relevant books on

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Billa in Pali glossary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

billa : (m.) the marmelos tree.

: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Billa, (cp. Ved. bilva) fruit of the Bilva tree, Aegle marmelos or Bengal quince, only in one stock phrase where its size is compared with sizes of smaller fruits, and where it is preceded by āmalaka S. I, 150=A. IV, 170 (vv. ll. villa, bila, beḷu, bilāla)=Sn. p. 125 (vv. ll. pillā billā, billa; T. reading after SS billi). Cp. derivations bella & beluva. (Page 487)

: Sutta: Pali Word Grammar from Pali Myanmar Dictionary

billa (ဗိလ္�) [(pu) (ပ�)]�
ڲ+�,ṭī.556.]
[ဗိ�+လ။ ဓာန်၊ ဋီ။ ၅၅၆။]

Pali book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Pali from relevant books on

Marathi-English dictionary

: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

billā (बिल्ला).�m The breast-plate of a belt.

context information

Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Marathi from relevant books on

Sanskrit dictionary

: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Billa (बिल्�).�

1) A pit.

2) Particularly, a basin for water round the foot of a tree ().

3) The plant Asa Foetida.

Derivable forms: billam (बिल्लम�).

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Billa (बिल्�).—n.

(-�) 1. A basin for water round the root of a tree. 2. Asafœtida.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Billa (बिल्�):—[from vil] n. (also written villa) a pit, hole, reservoir (= talla or ), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

2) [v.s. ...] Asa Foetida, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

[Sanskrit to German]

context information

Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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.

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Sanskrit from relevant books on

Hindi dictionary

: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Billā (बिल्ला):�(nm) a tom-cat; badge.

context information

...

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Hindi from relevant books on

Prakrit-English dictionary

: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Billa (बिल्�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Bilva.

context information

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.

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Prakrit from relevant books on

Kannada-English dictionary

: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Billa (ಬಿಲ್�):—[noun] a man who purchases; a purchaser; a buyer.

--- OR ---

Billa (ಬಿಲ್�):—[noun] a man who belongs to a caste the members of which live on hunting animals; a hunter.

--- OR ---

Billa (ಬಿಲ್�):—[noun] the big sized, deciduous tree Stereospermum Sauveolens of Bignoniaceae family with yellow wood, which is used in making tea chests.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Kannada from relevant books on

Nepali dictionary

: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Billā (बिल्ला):—n. 1. badge of rank; stripe; 2. chevron;

context information

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.

Discover the meaning of billa in the context of Nepali from relevant books on

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Help to become even better: