Saṇhita, Sanhita: 2 definitions
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Saṇhita means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysaṇhita : (pp. of saṇheti) ground; powdered; smoothed; brushed down.
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
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySanhita in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a code; —[acara] code of conduct; ~[karana] codification; ~[kara] a codifier; ~[baddha] codified..—sanhita (संहिता) is alternatively transliterated as Saṃhitā.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Saṇhita, Sanhita; (plurals include: Saṇhitas, Sanhitas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter VIII - Nature of good sastras < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter IX - Origin of yoga in the vedas < [The yoga philosophy]
Chapter X - Rise of the heretical yogas < [The yoga philosophy]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 2 - Charaka, Sushruta, and their predecessors < [A Brief History of Indian Chemistry and Medicine]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CV - Rites of atonement (Prayaschitta) < [Agastya Samhita]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 20 - Account of Brahmadatta and the Strange Bird < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]
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