Maithili, Ѳٳī: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Maithili means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraѲٳī (मैथिली) refers to one of the four chief-queens of Rāma (son of Aparājitā and Daśaratha), according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.8 [The abandonment of Sītā] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryѲٳī.—language and alphabet of Mithilā or the Tirhut region of North Bihar. Note: ٳī is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ѳٳī (मैथिली):—[from maithila] a f. See below.
2) [from maithila] b f. Name of Sītā (daughter of Janaka, king of M°), [Rāmāyaṇa; Kālidāsa]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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.
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryѲٳī (मैथिली):�(nf) a dialect of Hindi spoken in Mithila: (Bihar).
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Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryѲٳī (मैथिली):—n. 1. language of Mithila; 2. Mythol. a epithet of Sita;
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: Maithilika, Maithilinataka, Maithiliparinaya, Maithilisharana.
Full-text (+22): Maithilisharana, Maithilinataka, Maithiliparinaya, Maithileya, Vidyapati, Maituli, Sahasya, Bahulashva, Samayukta, Maithila, Ratnaparayana, Oja, Apratirupa, Paribhoga, Dativan, Tani, Sharayantra, Braja, Dasharathi, Braj.
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Search found 40 books and stories containing Maithili, Ѳٳī; (plurals include: Maithilis, Ѳٳīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.4.64 < [Chapter 4 - Description of Questions About the Lord’s Appearance]
Verse 5.20.14 < [Chapter 20 - The Liberation of Ṛbhu Muni During the Rāsa-dance Festival]
Hanuman Nataka (critical study) (by Nurima Yeasmin)
4. Various Rasas Delineated < [Chapter 4]
10. Supernatural Elements < [Chapter 4]
Hanuman-Nāṭaka, Act 14 (Summary) < [Chapter 3]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 11: Rāma’s household < [Chapter VIII - The abandonment of Sītā]
Part 3: Story of Kalyāṇamāla < [Chapter V - The kidnapping of Sītā]
Part 3: Reunion of Rāma and Sītā < [Chapter VIII - The abandonment of Sītā]
Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri) (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 121 - Sita is restored to Rama < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 117 - Rama sends far Sita < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 9 - Bibishana advises Ravana to send back Sita < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Serratia marcescens red pigment inhibits DU145, PC-3 prostate cancer cells. < [2018: Volume 7, October issue 17]
A critical review on mutrakrichha w.s.r to lower urinary tract infection (luts) < [2022: Volume 11, Septmber issue 12]
Serratia marcescens red pigment alters CD44 high cancer stem cells in prostate cancer. < [2018: Volume 7, May special issue 10]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)