Alohita, Ālohita: 10 definitions
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Alohita 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
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchAlohita (अलोहित) refers to “that which is bloodless”, according to the Bṛhadāraṇyikopaniṣat 3.8.6, 8.—Accordingly, while describing the absolute nature of Brahma: “Gārgi said, ‘Yājñavalkya, that which is above the sky, below the earth, between the two and called [past, present and future], is stitched and cross-stitched in what?’ Yājñavalkya said, ‘Gārgi, the Brahmins call that very [thing] the imperishable one. [It is] not coarse, not particulated, not short, not long, bloodless (alohita), unlubricated, shadowless, undarkened, windless, spaceless, unattached, tasteless, scentless, invisible, inaudible, speechless, mindless [...]’”.
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).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsAlohita in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Nymphaea rubra Roxb. ex Andrews from the Nymphaeaceae (Waterlily) family having the following synonyms: Nymphaea rosea, Leuconymphaea rubra, Nymphaea magnifica. For the possible medicinal usage of alohita, 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)Alohita in India is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea rubra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nymphaea rubra Roxb. ex Salisb..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Alohita, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAlohita (अलोहित).—a. Bloodless, not red; अलोहितमस्नेहम् (alohitamasneham) Bṛ. Up.3.8.8.
-tam Nymphæa Rubra, a red lotus.
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Ālohita (आलोहित).—a. Reddish.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryAlohita (अलोहित).—n.
(-taṃ) The red lotus.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀlohita (आलोहित).—[adjective] reddish.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Alohita (अलोहित):—[=a-lohita] mfn. ([Taittirīya-saṃhitā]) or a-lohita ([Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa xiv]) bloodless
2) [v.s. ...] n. Nymphiaea Rubra, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) Ālohita (आलोहित):—[=ā-lohita] [from ā-lohavat] mfn. reddish, [Kathāsaritsāgara]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryAlohita (अलोहित):—[a-lohita] (taṃ) 1. n. Red lotus.
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Agralohita, Dalagralohita, Dhumralohita, Dhuvalohita, Jalalohita, Kekaralohita, Krishnalohita, Mahalohita, Natisalohita, Nilalohita, Pitalohita, Puranasalohita, Salohita, Sarvalohita, Shikhalohita, Shvetalohita, Sitalohita.
Full-text: Alohitikri, Blood, Bloodless, Alohini, Shyeta.
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Prashna Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
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