Branch, Branches: 7 definitions
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Branch means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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.
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Worship of branches (of a tree) formed a part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—The sixth (ṣaṣṭhī) and the seventh (saptamī) lunar days involve awakening the goddess in a bilva tree (bodhana), worship of goddess as Cāmuṇḍā and Kālī in the branch, summoning her nine radiations in nine leaves (navapatrapūjā/patrikāpūjā), enlivening an unfired clay image of the goddess (prāṇapratiṣṭhā).—Various 8th century sources refer to rituals such as the worship of tree branches, for example: Devīpurāṇa, Kālikāpurāṇa, Kṛtyakalpataru, Durgābhaktitaraṅgiṇī, Durgāpūjātattva, Durgāpūjāviveka, Bhadrakālīmantravidhiprakaraṇa in Sanderson (2007); account of the Durgā Pūjā in Kelomal, West Bengal (Nicholas 2013).
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
The “Branch” part of plants is known in Sanskrit as Sākhā, which represents a technical term related to the morphology branch of “plant science”, which ultimately involves the study of life history of plants, including its origin and development, their external and internal structures and the relation of the members of the plant body with one another.—These terms (e.g., śākhā—branch) are defined in the Vrikshayurveda of Parashara, which gives detailed information on plant morphology, and ancient Sanskrit literature such as the Vājasaneyī Saṃhitā, Taittirīya Saṃhitā and Viṣṇupurana. [...] Thus, the ancient Indian scientists studied plant life particularly from Morphological aspect.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Branch, The, The, Te.
Starts with (+0): Branched comb-fern, Branched horsetail, Branching phacelia.
Full-text (+6451): Shaka, Vitapa, Prakanda, Skandha, Shakhi, Prashakha, Avaroha, Shatashakha, Vistara, Kancika, Vishakha, Skandhashakha, Upashakha, Vitapin, Bahushakha, Preksha, Vakeruka, Vrikshashakha, Shakhashipha, Sakhanagara.
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Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
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Commentary introduction to Chapter 15 < [Chapter 15 - Purusottama-yoga]
Optimized Design of a Squeezed-Branch Pile Group Based on an Improved... < [Volume 15, Issue 3 (2023)]
Wood from Forest Residues < [Volume 14, Issue 18 (2022)]
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South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Report on the 8th meeting of the National Committee of Representatives held... < [Vol 36, No 4 (1980)]
What Does Student Membership of the South African Society of Physiotherapy... < [Vol 41, No 3 (1985)]
National Committee of Representatives < [Vol 36, No 2 (1980)]
Mimamsa in Medhatithi (study) (by A. R. Joshi)
Introduction to Sarvasakha Pratyaya Nyaya < [Part 2.22 - Sarvasakhapratyayayamekam Karma]
“Sarvasakha Pratyaya Nyaya” In Manubhasya 2.136 < [Part 2.22 - Sarvasakhapratyayayamekam Karma]
Introduction to Gauna Mukhya Nyaya < [Part 2.11 - Gauna Mukhya Nyaya]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Shouldn't “Periodontology” be the “branch of choice” for postgraduation? < [Volume 24 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2020]
Periodontology – Review, revive and regenerate < [Volume 26 (issue 3), May-Jun 2022]
Palatal anterior superior alveolar injection may not aid periodontal work. < [Volume 20 (issue 5), Sep-Oct 2016]
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 493: Mahā-Vāṇija-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Jataka 407: Mahākapi-jātaka < [Volume 3]
Jataka 514: Chaddanta-Jātaka < [Volume 5]