Mera, Merā: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Mera means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi, 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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraMerā (मेरा) is the mother of Hariṣeṇa: one of the Cakrins (Cakravartins), according to chapter 1.6 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly: “[...] In Bharata there will be twenty-three other Arhats and eleven other Cakrins. [...] The Cakrins will belong to the gotra of Kaśyapa, gold-color, and eight of them will go to mokṣa. [...] Padma, the son of Jvālā and Padmottara, in Vārāṇasī, will live for thirty thousand years, twenty bows tall. In Kāmpīlya, Hariṣeṇa will be son of Merā and Mahāhari, living for ten thousand years, fifteen bows tall. These two will live while Muni and Nami are wandering (as Tīrthaṅkaras)”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryMera.—(EI 6), Telugu; a fee. Note: mera 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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mera in India is the name of a plant defined with Rhododendron anthopogon in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhododendron anthopogon Wall. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Quart. Bull. Amer. Rhododendron Soc.
· Numer. List (1829)
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1821)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mera, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarymēra (मेर).—f Edge, verge, margin, border (of a field, hill &c.) Pr. dhanī nāhīṃ mērēṃ āṇi śēta bharalēṃ bērēṃ.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishmēra (मेर).—f Edge, verge, border (of a field, &c.).
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMerā (मेरा):—(pro) my, mine; hence ~[rī] (feminine form); [mere mana kachu aura hai karttā ke kachu aura] man proposes, God disposes.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Merā (मेरा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mirā.
2) Merā (मेरा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Merā.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Merā (मेरा) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Merā.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMerā (मेरा):—adj. pl. of मेरो [mero]
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 (+18): Meradak, Meradu, Meraga, Meragolu, Meragu, Merahu, Merai, Merai dauk, Meraittittam, Meraiyalittal, Meraka, Merakan, Merakan lanang, Merakatangedu, Merakathangedu, Merakkali, Merali, Meram, Merambong, Meramerai-lota.
Ends with (+24): Ajamera, Almera, Amera, Antahsmera, Anumera, Asmera, Ayamera, Camera, Carissa tetramera, Caumera, Darasmera, Gamera, Jesalamera, Kakaulimera, Kakiulimera, Kamera, Kheramera, Kumera, Leea tetramera, Lippia micromera.
Full-text: Mira, Meram, Kandolem, Ajashringi, Harishena, Merai, Khasa, Mahahari, Mirai, Jvala, Lagana, Padma, Padmottara, Jana.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Mera, Mēra, Merā, Mērā, Meraa; (plurals include: Meras, Mēras, Merās, Mērās, Meraas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 3: Hariṣeṇa’s parents (king Mahāhari and queen Merā) < [Chapter XII - Śrī Hariṣeṇacakricaritra]
Part 8: Future Cakrins < [Chapter VI]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Mising Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - On patriarchs < [Chapter 5]
Gandhi in Africa < [July – September, 1998]
The Hindu Art and Architecture in Angkor < [April 1937]
A Journey on Pilgrimage < [July – September, 1983]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 7.6 - The observances for the vow of non-stealing (acaurya) < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter LVII - Negation of dualism < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]