Fruit: 4 definitions
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Fruit means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
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In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Fruits are associated with Kāṅgūla-hasta: one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as asaṃyuktahastas), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—In kāṅgūlahasta, the middle finger is set between the forefinger and thumb while the ring finger is bent and the little finger is quite upward. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, the kāṅgūla posture is used to denote fruits. In the Abhinayadarpaṇa, this posture is said to indicate things as fruits, bell, birds like cakora and cātaka, coconut etc.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)Fruits (and Crops) are associated with the Autumn Season, which follows specific guidelines of ancient Indian Painting (citra), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa gives some instructions to make the picture of every season beautiful and natural. In the season of Śarat i.e., autumn, the trees are filled with fruits and fields are filled with crops. The portrait of the autumn season is prescribed to be depicted with the picture of the earth covered with the plants full of fruits and the fields filled with plenty of ripe grains. [...] Thus, the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa addresses various elements of nature, such as fruits and crops in the autumn season, since painting has much connection with time, mood and activity.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchFruit is denoted by the Sanskrit term Phala, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Just as fruit (phala) manifests from a flower [and in so doing,] is the destroyer of the flower, so the highest reality manifests from the body [and in so doing,] is the destroyer of the body. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraFruit is suitable for ascetics only if purified by some means, according to chapter 1.1 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Accordingly, “[...] some one brought the merchant [Dhana] a dish filled with ripe mangoes that looked like fragments of a twilight-cloud. Then Dhana, whose mind was filled with delight, said, “Favor me and accept this fruit.” The Sūri [viz., Ācārya [Dharmaghoṣa] said, ‘We are not allowed to even touch such fruit, etc., that has not been purified, to say nothing of eating it, O layman’.”
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Fruit delicieux, Fruit salad plant, Fruits Of Monk Life, Fruits-of Monkhood.
Ends with (+35): African breadfruit, Akebia fruit, Avocado fruit, Babado fruit, Bael fruit, Bel fruit, Bell fruit, Box fruit, Breadfruit, Caja fruit, Carilla fruit, Cheesefruit, Coastal bread fruit, Common passion fruit, Comona fruit, Cotia fruit, Dead sea fruit, Dog fruit, Five flavours fruit, Fleece fruit.
Full-text (+7128): Phala, Panasa, Triphala, Shriphala, Phalita, Jambu, Saphala, Cinca, Vanaspati, Kapittha, Phalada, Amalaka, Bilva, Phalin, Lakuca, Ashvattha, Prashuna, Amritaphala, Vrinta, Bhallataka.
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Search found 445 books and stories containing Fruit; (plurals include: Fruits). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (e): Fruits (Phala) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kasāva/Kaṣāya) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Chapter Summary < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27e - The group of Fruits (Phala) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 5 - The Pharmaceutics of Kurchi (vatsaka-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Chapter 2 - The Pharmaceutics of Bristly luffa (jimutaka-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Offering Fruit < [Chapter 3 - Possessions And Offerings]
Fruit Juices < [Chapter 3 - Possessions And Offerings]
Frequently Asked Questions < [Part One]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 3.2.38 < [Adhikaraṇa 8 - Sūtras 38-41]
Brahma-Sūtra 3.2.41 (correct conclusion) < [Adhikaraṇa 8 - Sūtras 38-41]
Brahma-Sūtra 3.2.40 (opponent’s view) < [Adhikaraṇa 8 - Sūtras 38-41]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 1.11 < [Book 1 - Śīkṣāvallī]
Verse 3.38 < [Book 3 - Bhṛguvallī]
Verse 1.25-26 < [Book 1 - Śīkṣāvallī]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 913 < [Chapter 16 - Examination of the Import of Words]
Verse 3390-3392 < [Chapter 26 - Examination of the ‘Person of Super-normal Vision’]
Verse 285-286 (the Sāṃkhya doctrine of the ‘Soul’ or Spirit) < [Chapter 7 - Doctrine of the Self (ātman, ‘soul’)]
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