Nisidi, Nisīdi: 3 definitions

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Nisidi means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. 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.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Niṣīdī.—(EI 20), a Jain tomb; cf. niṣīdhi, etc. Note: niṣīdī is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

nisīdi : (aor. of nisīdati) sat down.

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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.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Niśidi (ನಿಶಿದಿ):—

1) [noun] a tomb for a jaina ascetic.

2) [noun] (in gen.) a grave for the dead.

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Niṣidi (ನಿಷಿದಿ):—

1) [noun] a tomb for a jaina ascetic.

2) [noun] (in gen.) a grave for the dead.

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Nisidi (ನಿಸಿದಿ):—

1) [noun] a tomb for a jaina ascetic.

2) [noun] (in gen.) a grave for the dead.

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

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