Sisaka, Sīsaka: 13 definitions
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Sisaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Böhtlingk and Roth Grosses Petersburger WörterbuchSīsaka (सीसक):—n.
1) Blei [Amarakoṣa 2, 9, 106.] [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 158.] [Halāyudha 2, 17.] [Manu’s Gesetzbuch 5, 114.] [Yājñavalkya’s Gesetzbuch 1, 190. 3, 38] [?(masc.). 273. Rāmāyaṇa 1, 38, 20 (39, 19 Gorresio). Suśruta 1, 99, 5. Varāhamihira’s Bṛhajjātaka S. 57, 8.] —
2) = śūla [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 2, 8, 56.]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cicakam, Shisakari, Sisakaddi, Sisakalanda, Sisakana, Sisakapala, Sisakarana, Sisakataha.
Ends with: Hetthasisaka, Padisisaka, Patisisaka, Pushpakasisaka, Tsisaka, Ussisaka, Uttarasisaka.
Full-text (+2): Sisa, Saisaka, Shimse, Cicakam, Mridukrishnayasa, Patisisaka, Hetthasisaka, Shishaya, Citakam, Ashtalohaka, Sisapatra, Sisapatraka, Lead, Pacina, Ayasa, Trapu, Glue, Metal, Cikkam, Naga.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Lead (sisaka) < [Chapter VII - Metals (7): Sisaka (lead)]
Chapter VII - Metals (7): Sisaka (lead)
Part 3 - Incineration of tin < [Chapter VI - Metals (6): Vanga (tin)]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.133 < [Section XV - Expiation for the killing of Cats and other Animals]
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 9 - Thu use of Ornaments < [Part 4 - Some Aspects of Life in Caraka’s Times]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Additional process for transformation of base metals into gold and silver < [Chapter VIII - Conclusion of first volume]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
4. Materials for the Construction of Temple < [Chapter 4 - Temple Building]