Kavana, Kavaṇa, Kavanā: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Kavana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Kamakoti Mandali: The Yoginis of Narasimha VyuhaKavanā (कवना) is the name of a Mātṛkā-Śakti created by Mahārudra in order to control the plague of demons created by Andhakāsura.—Accordingly, Andhaka-Asura tried to kidnap Umā (Devī Pārvatī), and was fiercely attacked by Mahārudra who shot arrows at him from his mahāpināka. when the arrows pierced the body of Andhakāsura, drops of blood fell to earth and from those drops, thousands of Andhakas arose. To control this plague of demons, Mahārudra created Mātṛkā-Śaktis [viz., Kavanā] and ordered them to drink the blood of the demons and drain them dry.
Source: Kamakoti Mandali: Nrisimha matrika-mandalaKavanā (कवना) refers to one of the various Mātṛkā-Śaktis created by Rudra in order to destroy the clones that spawned from Andhaka’s body.—Accordingly, [...] Andhakāsura attempted to abduct Girājanandinī (Pārvatī) and thus ensued a fierce battle between Andhakāsura and the great Rudra, the Lord of Umā. Like raktabīja, every drop of blood that fell from the body of Andhaka created another Asura like him and in no time, the entire world was filled with Andhakas. To destroy the growing number of Andhakas, Rudra created innumerable Mātṛkā-Śaktis [viz., Kavanā]. These Śaktis of immense power at once began to drink every drop of blood that flowed from the body of Andhaka, but they could still not effectively contain the emergence of more and more demons.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKavana [ಕವಣ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Acorus calamus L. from the Araceae (Arum) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kavana, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kavana in India is the name of a plant defined with Acorus calamus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acorus calamus var. americanus (Raf.) H.D. Wulff. (among others).
2) Kavana is also identified with Careya arborea It has the synonym Barringtonia arborea (Roxb.) F. Muell. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae (Mueller) (1866)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Izvestiia Akademii Nauk Belorusskoi SSR: Seriia Biologicheskikh Nauk (1985)
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· Taxon (1980)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kavana, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarykavaṇa (कवण).—pron int (Poetry.) Who? also what? Ex. mana kōṭhēṃ dhāvatēṃ kavaṇēṃ sthānīṃ?
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kavana (कवन).—n (S) Composing (of verses &c.) 2 A composition, esp. poetical.
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kāvaṇa (कावण).—n A hut or shed formed of leafy branches, a booth.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishkavaṇa (कवण).—pro Who? What? kavaṇyā guṇēṃ Wherefore?
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kavana (कवन).—n A composition, esp. poetical.
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kāvaṇa (कावण).—n A but formed of leafy branches.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKavana (कवन).—Water.
Derivable forms: kavanam (कवनम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kavana (कवन):—m. Name of a man
2) n. water, [Nirukta, by Yāska x, 4.]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), 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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKavaṇa (कवण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kim.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKavaṇa (ಕವಣ):—[noun] a piece of grassland, esp. one whose grass is grown for use as hay; pasture; meadow.
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Kavaṇa (ಕವಣ):—
1) [noun] the perennial plant Acorus calamus of Araceae family with sword-shaped leaves.
2) [noun] its sweet-scented rhizome; sweet flag.
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Kavana (ಕವನ):—
1) [noun] a rhythmical composition, either in meter or in free verse, sometimes rhymed, expressing experiences, ideas or emotions in a style more concentrated, imaginative, and powerful than that of ordinary speech or prose; a poem.
2) [noun] a mental faculty forming images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses; imagination.
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Kāvaṇa (ಕಾವಣ):—
1) [noun] a temporary roof made of cloth, small branches of plants, coconut leaves, etc., raised on poles; a pandal.
2) [noun] a group of trees planted and cultivated for fruit or flower; a grove.
3) [noun] (fig.) anything that resembles closely knit net, escaping from which, when caught, is difficult; a difficult, detestable, entanglement.
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Kāvaṇa (ಕಾವಣ):—[noun] = ಕಾವಳ [kavala]1.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kavanaccilai, Kavanai, Kavanam, Kavanan, Kavananceluttu, Kavanappatti, Kavanaya.
Ends with (+28): Adakavana, Ambatakavana, Ambikavana, Anukavana, Arkavana, Ashokavana, Atakavana, Campakavana, Champakavana, Dakavana, Dandakavana, Dantaskavana, Darukavana, Ekavana, Irikavana, Jhakavana, Jhikavana, Kalakavana, Kamyakavana, Kantakavana.
Full-text (+18): Kavanaccilai, Kavanappatti, Sidhrakavana, Kavananceluttu, Kim, Ekamra, Kavanan, Kan-mutitanam, Usar, Parispandana, Kavanam, Virataran, Nataikkavanam, Aupasaka, Kannutu, Kavanem, Jarur, Kavane, Navarasika, Kantukan.
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