Saffron: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Saffron means something in 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)Saffron is denoted by the Sanskrit term Kusumbha and represents one of the various substances used in the process of creating a Canvas, in the ancient Indian art of 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.—Canvas is a kind of surface on which a painter can draw a picture. In ancient time walls are seen to be plastered with different substances (i.e., “saffron”) and these were prepared for Painting. [...] For the process of plastering on a wall (i.e., kuḍya or bhitti), the painter needs to mix and mingle various ingredients [viz., kusumbha i.e., saffron, ... etc.]. After that, the mixture should be transferred to a touch stone mortar for the process of pounding.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Saffron in English is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Safran officinarum Medik. (among others).
2) Saffron is also identified with Elaeodendron croceum It has the synonym Cassine crocea (Thunb.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2004)
· Gard. Chron. (1879)
· Illustrations of the Botany of the Himalayan Mountains (1834)
· Fl. Ital. (1860)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Saffron, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, 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: Saffron cassine, Saffron cress, Saffron crocus, Saffron thistle, Saffron wood.
Ends with: American saffron, Bastard saffron, Bastersaffron, Bushveld saffron, Cape saffron, Common saffron, Condiment saffron, False saffron, Meadow-saffron, Mexican saffron, Small-leaved saffron, Small-leaves saffron, Spring meadow saffron, Transvaal saffron.
Full-text (+669): Kunkuma, Kashmiraja, Jaguda, Kashmirajanman, Kesara, Vera, Kusumatmaka, Ghusrina, Haricandana, Shonita, Shonitahvaya, Rudhira, Kashmira, Lohita, Pitana, Japhara, Saurabha, Vahnishikha, Kunkumanka, Agnishekhara.
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Search found 128 books and stories containing Saffron; (plurals include: Saffrons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.5. Use of Kuṅkuma (Saffron) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
2.9. Pharmaceutical use of Anulepana (Unguents) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
3.6. Ornamental Painting < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.26.162 < [Chapter 26 - Descriptions of the Mercy Bestowed on Śuklāmbara and Vijay and the Lord’s Desire to Accept Sannyāsa]
Verse 2.19.43 < [Chapter 19 - The Lord’s Pastimes in Advaita’s House]
Verse 2.28.161 < [Chapter 28 - The Lord’s Pastime of Accepting Sannyāsa]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.21.39 < [Chapter 21 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 11 - On the description of the enclosure walls built of Padmarāga maṇi, etc., of the Maṇi Dvīpa < [Book 12]
Chapter 2 - On the description of the Śaktis, etc., of the syllables of Gāyatrī < [Book 12]
Chapter 19 - On the going of the Devas to Vaikuṇṭha after Tulasī’s marriage with Śaṅkhacūḍa < [Book 9]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 11.52 < [Chapter 11 - Additional Ornaments]
Text 5.6 < [Chapter 5 - Second-rate Poetry]
Text 10.20 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Daily Life (3): Perfumes < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Pastimes and Games < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Position of Women < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
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