Adhaki, Āḍhakī, Āḍhaki: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Adhaki means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaĀḍhaki (आढकि) refers to “pigeon pea” and is mentioned as being beneficial (hita) to the body according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—The dravyaguṇāguṇa section contains the discussions on different food articles and their dietetic effects according to the prominent Ayurvedic treatises. Here In the śimbīdhānya (legumes) group āḍhaki (pigeon pea) is mentioned as beneficial to the body (hita).
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
Source: Shodhganga: Edition translation and critical study of yogasarasamgrahaĀḍhakī (आढकी) refers to the medicinal plant known as “Cajanus cajan (Linn.) Millsp.” and is dealt with in the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Yogasārasaṃgraha [mentioning āḍhakī] deals with entire recipes in the route of administration, and thus deals with the knowledge of pharmacy (bhaiṣajya-kalpanā) which is a branch of pharmacology (dravyaguṇa).
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyĀḍhakī (आढकी) is a Sanskrit word referring to Cajanus cajan (“pigeon pea”). It is a type of legume (śamīdhānya), according to Caraka in his Carakasaṃhitā sūtrasthāna (chapter 27), a classical Ayurvedic work. The plant Āḍhakī is part of the Śamīdhānyavarga group of medicinal plants, referring to the “group of legumes”. Caraka defined such groups (vargas) based on the dietic value of the plant. Āḍhakī aggravates vāta and alleviates kapha and pitta.
According to the Bhāvaprakāśa it has the following synonyms: Tuvarī and Śaṇapuṣpikā. The Bhāvaprakāśa, which is a 16th century medicinal thesaurus authored by Bhāvamiśra.

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationĀḍhakī (आढकी) is the name of a plant which is used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“worship with Rājikā (small mustard) of Śiva shall bring about the death of enemies (śatrumṛtyu). Twenty palas of Sarṣapa (big mustard) constitute a hundred thousand in number. Worshipping with them also brings about the death of enemies (śatrumṛtyu). The Śivaliṅga shall be decorated with the leaves of Āḍhakī and then worshipped. [...] a cow (go) along with necessary adjuncts shall be given in charity and a bull shall also be given. Worship with pepper (marīci) is also conducive to the destruction of enemies. The Śivaliṅga shall be decorated with the leaves of Āḍhakī flowers and worshipped. This worship is conducive to different kinds of happiness and benefits”.

The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: Jaina YogaĀḍhaki (आढकि) refers to a type of pulse (Cajanus indicus) and represents one of the seventeen varieties of dhānya (“grain”) according to Śvetāmbara tradition and listed in Hemacandra’s 12th century Yogaśāstra (verse 3.95). Dhānya represents one of the classes of the external (bahya) division of attachment (parigraha) and is related to the Aparigraha-vrata (vow of non-attachment).

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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsAdhaki [ആഢകി] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Cajanus flavus, Cajanus bicolor, Cajan inodorum. For the possible medicinal usage of adhaki, 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.
Adhaki [आढकी] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Adhaki [ஆடகி] in the Tamil language, ibid. previous identification.
Adhaki [ఆఢకి] in the Telugu language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Adhaki in India is the name of a plant defined with Cajanus cajan in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cytisus guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Vorlesungen der Churpfälzischen physicalischöconomischen Gesellschaft (1787)
· Fl. Manilla (1912)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Ann. Bot. (1982)
· Hortus Botanicus Vindobonensis (1772)
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Adhaki, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Āḍhakī (आढकी):—[from āḍhaka] f. the pulse Cajanus Indicus Spreng., [Suśruta]
2) [v.s. ...] a kind of fragrant earth, [Bhāvaprakāśa]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Āḍhakī (आढकी) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Āḍhaī.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀḍhaki (ಆಢಕಿ):—
1) [noun] the plant Cajanus indicus of Leguminaceae family.
2) [noun] its edible yellow seed; pigeon pea.
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: Adhakika, Adhakina, Adhakiphala.
Full-text: Ataki, Tuvara, Adhai, Kamsodbhava, Tuvari, Shanapushpika, Rajika, Khari, Shamidhanyavarga, Tuvaraka, Pitapushpa, Shimbidhanya, Khara, Shatrumrityu, Sarshapa, Dhanya, Marici, Atakam, Kalika.
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