Amrut: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Amrut 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
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: humindian: 108 names of Lord KrishnaOne of the 108 names of Krishna; Meaning: "One Who Is Sweet As Nectar"
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Amrut in India is the name of a plant defined with Psidium guajava in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Syzygium ellipticum K. Schum. & Lauterb. (among others).
2) Amrut is also identified with Syzygium cumini It has the synonym Eugenia jambolifera Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Listados Florísticos de México (1983)
· Diabetes Care (3019)
· Journal of Botany (Hooker) (1840)
· Selbyana (1978)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Linnaea (1855)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Amrut, for example side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Amrut jata, Amruta, Amrutaphala, Amrutaphalam, Amruthapala, Amrutvel.
Full-text: Amrut jata.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Amrut; (plurals include: Amruts). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
5. Chandrayana Fasting < [Chapter 15 - Conclusion]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 8.1.1 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Tevimar avar)]
Pasuram 8.1.5 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Tevimar avar)]