Sadhi, Shadhi: 9 definitions

Introduction
In Buddhism
1. Mahayana
Biology
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Prakrit
See also

Introduction:

Sadhi means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: archive.org: Bulletin of the French School of the Far East (volume 5)

Ṣadhi (षधि) [?] (in Chinese: Chai-t'i) is the name of an ancient kingdom associated with Rohiṇī or Rohiṇīnakṣatra, as mentioned in chapter 18 of the Candragarbha: the 55th section of the Mahāsaṃnipāta-sūtra, a large compilation of Sūtras (texts) in Mahāyāna Buddhism partly available in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Chinese.—Chapter 18 deals with geographical astrology and, in conversation with Brahmarāja and others, Buddha explains how he entrusts the Nakṣatras [e.g., Rohiṇī] with a group of kingdoms [e.g., Ṣadhi] for the sake of protection and prosperity.

Ṣadhi (षधि) [?] [or Siti, Śiti ?] (in Chinese: Chai-t'i) is also the name of an ancient kingdom associated with Śravaṇā or Śravaṇānakṣatra.

context information

Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Sadhi in India is the name of a plant defined with Carthamus tinctorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Sadhi is also identified with Sonchus arvensis It has the synonym Hieracium arvense (L.) Scop. (etc.).

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

· Iranian Journal of Botany (1989)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1984)
· Flora of Iran (1980)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetic (1973)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1981)

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

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Sadhi (सधि).—Name of Agni.

Derivable forms: sadhiḥ (सधिः).

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

Sadhi (सधि).—m.

(-dhiḥ) A name of Agni or fire. E. sa with, dhā to have, aff. ki .

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Sadhī (सधी).—[adjective] furnished with intelligence.

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

1) Śaḍhī (शढी):—f. (cf. śaṭi) a kind of plant, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

2) Sadhī (सधी):—[=sa-dhī] [from sa > sa-dhana] (sa-) mfn. endowed with reason or intellect, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa]

3) Sadhi (सधि):—m. (said to be [from] √sadh = sah) fire, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

4) a bull, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Sadhi (सधि):—[sa-dhi] (dhiḥ) 2. m. A name of Agni.

[Sanskrit to German]

Sadhi in German

context information

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.

Prakrit-English dictionary

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

Saḍhi (सढि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Saṭin.

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.

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