Chakora: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chakora means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chakora has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cakora.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Ajanta’s antiquityChakora (r. 77-78 CE) or Chakora Śātakarṇi is a king from the Sātavāhana dynasty of ancient India. The Sātavāhana lineage (known as Andhra in the Purāṇas) once ruled much of the Deccan region and several of the Ajantā caves at West-Khandesh (West-Khaṇḍeśa, modern Jalgaon) were carved in the 3rd century BCE when the region was ruled by kings (e.g., Cakora or Chakora Śātakarṇi) and descendants of the Sātavāhana kings. Chakora Śātakarṇi was preceded by Sundara Śātakarṇi and succeeded by Śivasvāti.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chakora in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrus maxima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aurantium acre Mill. (among others).
2) Chakora is also identified with Senna occidentalis It has the synonym Cassia laevigata sensu auct. (etc.).
3) Chakora is also identified with Senna tora It has the synonym Cassia pentagonia Mill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (1982)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1994)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Flora Caroliniana (1788)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chakora, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Chakorachakoraya, Chakoradrish, Chakoraka, Chakoraksha, Chakorakuta, Chakoranetra, Chakoraparvata, Chakorasana, Chakoravrata.
Full-text: Cakora, Vishamrityu, Jyotsnapriya, Candrikapayin, Vishadarshanamrityuka, Jivajiva, Calacancu, Vishasucaka, Cakoracakoraya, Cakoradrish, Raktaksha, Jivanjiva, Cakoravrata, Jivajivaka, Shivasvati, Sundara, Shailacarya, Vishkira.
Relevant text
Search found 15 books and stories containing Chakora; (plurals include: Chakoras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XLIX - Description of dasura’s kadamba forest < [Book IV - Sthiti prakarana (sthiti prakarana)]
Chapter CLII - The sage's discourse at night < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter VII - Re-union of the lovers < [Book IV - Sthiti prakarana (sthiti prakarana)]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 5.21 < [Chapter 5 - Sannyasa-yoga]
Verse 9.14 < [Chapter 9 - Raja-vidya and Raja-guhya Yoga]
Verse 18.69 < [Chapter 18 - Moksha-sannyasa-yoga]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 7.217 < [Section XVI - Subsequent Routine]
Verse 12.60 < [Section IX - Details of Transmigration]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter LXXVI < [Book XII - Śaśāṅkavatī]
Chapter CXIV < [Book XVII - Padmāvatī]
Chapter XXVI < [Book V - Caturdārikā]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXX - Tests of Ruby < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter CCXXXIV - The Wheel of Existence (Samsara Chakra) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Vastu-shastra (3): House Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)