Madan: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Madan means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi, 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
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: humindian: 108 names of Lord KrishnaOne of the 108 names of Krishna; Meaning: "The Lord Of Love"
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMadan [मदन] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia catechu, Mimosa catechu, Acacia wallichiana. For the possible medicinal usage of madan, 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.
Madan [मदनः] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Meyna laxiflora from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Vangueria spinosa.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Madan in India is the name of a plant defined with Catunaregam spinosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Randia oxypetala Lindl. (among others).
2) Madan is also identified with Meyna laxiflora It has the synonym Vangueria spinosa Roxb..
3) Madan in Sri Lanka is also identified with Syzygium cumini It has the synonym Jambolifera coromandelica Houtt. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Numer. List (3552)
· Prodr. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ Orient.: (1834)
· Fl. Indo-Chine (1924)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Species Plantarum
· Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London (1761)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Madan, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMadan in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) see [kamadeva; ~dahana ripu] an epithet of Lord Shiv; ~[mohana] Lord Krishna..—madan (मदन) is alternatively transliterated as Madana.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMadan is another spelling for मदन [madana].—n. 1. eros; love; 2. Mythol. Cupid; the god of love; 3. bumble bee; 4. mynah (bird); 5. the dhattura plant;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+275): Madamdhaka, Madamdhate, Madamgu, Madan kanda, Madan-grih, Madan-mogra, Madana, Madana acarya, Madana anapa chettu, Madana bheda, Madana ghanti, Madana kaamaeshvari, Madana masta, Madana masthi hoo, Madana pancanana, Madana-anapakaya, Madana-banta-katu, Madana-puraskara, Madana-tithi, Madanaanapa.
Ends with: Akkinimatan, Camatan, Cammatan, Campiranimatan, Cappanimatan, Cumatan, Ilaiccumatan, Irattamatan, Jagatmadan, Kanmatan, Manmatan, Matan, Mummatan, Namatan.
Full-text (+21): Madan kanda, Hastiparnini, Madana-puraskara, Himabhra, Hastighosha, Saurava, Somalika, Keluta, Matanayutam, Ahighna, Madana, Hastyaluka, Madan-grih, Matanavattai, Khanishka, Kundalika, Madan-mogra, Hilamoci, Matanakamam, Tushtatevatai.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Madan; (plurals include: Madans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
All for the Dear Motherland < [July – September, 1999]
A Tiger for Malgudi < [April – June, 1988]
A Bengali Baul-song < [April 1940]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
Origin and development of Sanskrit poetics < [Introduction]
Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Temples at Gwalior and Brindabana < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
6.1. Expiatory Rites in Dharmasūtras (Introduction) < [Chapter 1 - Expiatory Rites: Concept and Evolution]
1. Concept of Expiation and the Term Prāyaścitta < [Chapter 1 - Expiatory Rites: Concept and Evolution]
5.2. Causes of Impurity in Dharmaśāstras < [Chapter 4 - Socio-Cultural aspects of Expiatory Rites]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Bhela and Bhela Saṃhitā < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
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