Yamak, Yāmak, Yama-k: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Yamak 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: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryYāmak refers to: . sattāhakālika & yāvajīvika, or short period, of a week’s duration, and life-long food Vin. IV, 83, 86, 176, 311; to which is added yāva-kālika, temporary at Vin. I, 251 (where mutual relations of the 4 are discussed).
Note: yāmak is a Pali compound consisting of the words yāma and k.
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 dictionaryYamak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a particular word-based figure of speech, a kind of pun..—yamak (यमक) is alternatively transliterated as Yamaka.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryYamak is another spelling for यमक [yamaka].—n. Rhet. repetition in the same stanza (or in any part of it) of words or syllables similar in sound; but different in meaning; a kind of rhyme;
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 (+33): Yamaka, Yamaka Sutta, Yamaka Vagga, Yamaka-patihariya, Yamakabharata, Yamakabharatatika, Yamakakarenuka, Yamakakavya, Yamakakunjara, Yamakala Yamaka, Yamakalika, Yamakalindi, Yamakalinti, Yamakam, Yamakantam, Yamakantampatu, Yamakanthirava, Yamakapatihariya Vatthu, Yamakaratala, Yamakaratnakara.
Ends with: Niyamak.
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