Chakri, Chakrī: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chakri means something in 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chakri has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cakri. It further has the optional forms Chakrī.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chakri in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna obtusifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Diallobus falcatus Raf. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Med. Fl. (1828)
· Kew Bulletin (1990)
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1982)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1981)
· Index Rafinesquianus. (1949)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chakri, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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: Chakrika, Chakrikri, Chakrin, Chakrina, Chakrini, Chakrivat, Chakriy, Chakriya.
Ends with: Mahachakri, Rudrachakri, Sagarachakri, Uruchakri.
Full-text: Wat Phra Dhammakaya.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Chakri, Chakrī; (plurals include: Chakris, Chakrīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
6.3. Dhonburi Period < [Chapter 2 - The Thai Sangha System of Education]
6.4. Ratanakosin Period < [Chapter 2 - The Thai Sangha System of Education]
7.2. The Phrapariyattidhamma: Study in the Form of Pali Course < [Chapter 2 - The Thai Sangha System of Education]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.31 < [Section X - The ‘Naming Ceremony’ (nāmadheya)]
An Exhortation to the Writers < [April – June and July – September, 1996]