Lakha, aka: Lākhā; 2 Definition(s)
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Lakha means something in 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.
In Buddhism
Pali
Lākhā, (f.) (cp. Sk. dākṣā) lac; lac-dye; enumd with other colourings at M. I, 127=S. II, 101=A. III, 230.—SnA 577; Vism. 261 (as colour of blood).
—ācariya expert in lac-dyeing SnA 577.—guḷaka a ball of lac SnA 80.—goḷaka id. SnA 577.—tamba copper coloured with lac Th. 2, 440 (=lākhā-rasarattehi viya tambehi lomehi samannāgata ThA. 270).—rasa essence of lac, used for dyeing; lac-colouring J. V, 215 (°ratta-succhavi); VI, 269 (id.); KhA 62, 63; ThA. 270. (Page 582)
lākhā : (f.) lac; sealing wax.
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary
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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