Arishtaka, Ariṣṭaka: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Arishtaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Ariṣṭaka can be transliterated into English as Aristaka or Arishtaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Google Books: The Baizhang Zen Monastic RegulationsAriṣṭaka (अरिष्टक) or Ariṣṭakasūtra is the name of a Sutra.—When one wishes to enter the life of a Zen monastery or temple, he must aquire a set of necessary articles (literally, “tools,” daoju) for pursuit of the path. [...] In the Sage Mandala Sutra (Munimaṇḍala-sūtra; Mou ni man tuo luo jing) the prayer beads are called bosaimo, or shuzhu in the Liang Chinese dialect. They are a “a tool that assists the concentration of the mind and the discipline of practice.” In the Soapberry Tree Sutra (Ariṣṭaka-sūtra; Muhuanzi jing), the following story is related: [...]
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Arishtaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Sapindus emarginatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sapindus trifoliatus Turcz. (among others).
2) Arishtaka is also identified with Sapindus trifoliatus It has the synonym Sapindus trifoliatus Turcz. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1982)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Bulletin de la Société Imperiale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1863)
· Catalogue des Plantes de Madagascar, Sapind. (1931)
· Rev. Hortic. (1895)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Arishtaka, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAriṣṭaka (अरिष्टक).—= अरिष्टः (ariṣṭaḥ) The soap-berry tree.
Derivable forms: ariṣṭakaḥ (अरिष्टकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryAriṣṭaka (अरिष्टक).—m.
(-kaḥ) The soap-berry plant, (Sapindus saponaria, &c.) E. a neg. and riṣṭa affliction, ka affix; relieving sickness, &c. See the preceding, of which it may have all the meanings.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryAriṣṭaka (अरिष्टक).—[ariṣṭa + ka], m. The soap berry plant, Sapindus saponaria, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 5, 120 (its pounded fruits).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryAriṣṭaka (अरिष्टक).—[masculine] = [preceding] [masculine]; [neuter] the fruit of the A. tree.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ariṣṭaka (अरिष्टक):—[=a-riṣṭaka] [from a-riṣaṇya] m. (= a-riṣṭa, m.) the soapberry tree (the fruits of which are used in washing, [Manu-smṛti v, 120]), [Suśruta]
2) Ariṣṭakā (अरिष्टका):—[=a-riṣṭakā] [from a-riṣṭaka > a-riṣaṇya] f. Name of a plant, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
3) Ariṣṭaka (अरिष्टक):—[from a-riṣṭaka > a-riṣaṇya] mfn. suffering from the disease Ariṣṭa, [Kauśika-sūtra]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryAriṣṭaka (अरिष्टक):—[a-riṣṭaka] (kaḥ) 1. m. Idem.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Arishtakarman, Arishtakasutra.
Ends with: Auparishtaka, Marishtaka.
Full-text: Arishtika, Phalamadya, Vivida, Munimandalasutra, Munimandala, Canura, Arishta, Dhenuka.
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