Aruru, Arūrū: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Aruru 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexArūrū (अरूरू).—A son of Danāyuṣa, had a son Dhundhu, killed by Kubalāśva.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 68. 30-31.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismAruru (अरुरु) is the name of a Śrāvaka mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Aruru).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Aruru in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Maranta arundinacea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Stromanthe tonckat Eichl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nordic Journal of Botany (1986)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores, or ‘Descriptions and figures of a select number of unpublished East Indian plants’ (1832)
· Manual de Plantas de Costa Rica
· Histoire des plantes de la Guiane Françoise (1775)
· Linnaea (1844)
· Abhandlungen der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften in Berlin (1884)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Aruru, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Arurug, Arurukshamana, Arurukshu, Aruruttukkilangu, Aruruttukkilanku.
Ends with: Caruru, Jaruru, Maharuru, Mokaruru, Paruru, Tavaruru.
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