Champa, Champā: 6 definitions

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1. Shaiva philosophy
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India history
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Champa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, 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.

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In Hinduism

Shaiva philosophy

Source: Google Books: The Recognition Sutras

The country of Champa (coastal Vietnam) in ancient times used to a Tantrik kingdom, similair to the Kashmir valley, from which originated many Sanskrit scriptures, such as the 11th century Pratyabhijñāhṛdaya.—In the time of Kṣemarāja, Kashmir was a Tantrik kingdom, which means the rulers were (usually) Tantrik initiates who generously patronized the tradition—and therefore indirectly made possible this book! At that time there were many Tantrik kingdoms in the Asian world, such as those of Bali, Champa (coastal Vietnam), Angkor Wat (in Cambodia), and Tibet, and many more in India, Nepal, and what is now Pakistan. Until just a few years ago Nepal was a Tantrik kingdom, and nearby Bhutan is the last of the Tantrik kingdoms existing today.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: WikiPedia: Hinduism

Champā (चम्‍पा): A city on banks of the Ganges river where Karna found as a babe by Adhiratha and Rādhā

India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: New look on the kushan bengali

Champa, near Bhagalpur in Bihar is situated on the confluence of river the Ganga and the Champa. The excavation here has brought to light interesting evidence regarding the antiquity of this city which goes back to 3rd century B.C or much earlier (IAR 1971- 72). Due to limited nature of excavations, details are not available but whatever material has been brought to light suggest it to be a flourishing town during the Kushan period. Brick structures, red wares, terracotta and stone beads were unearthed from the Kushan levels here. (Sinha, 1979)

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Champa [চম্পা] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre from the Magnoliaceae (Magnolia) family having the following synonyms: Michelia champaca, Michelia rheedei, Champaca michelia. For the possible medicinal usage of champa, 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.

Champa [चम्पा] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.

Champa [چمپا] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.

Champa [चम्पा] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.

Champa [चम्पा, गुलाचिन] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Plumeria rubra Plumeria rubra L. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Plumeria acutifolia, Plumeria rubra var. acutifolia.

Champa [চম্পা] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Magnolia x alba (DC.) Figlar from the Magnoliaceae (Magnolia) family having the following synonyms: Michelia alba.

Champa [चम्पा] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.

Champa in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Champa [چمپا] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.

Champa [चम्पा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Plumeria obtusa L. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Plumeria nivea, Plumeria emarginata.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Champa in India is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus integrifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolia L.f..

2) Champa is also identified with Jasminum officinale It has the synonym Jasminum officinale var. tenuifolium Stokes (etc.).

3) Champa is also identified with Michelia champaca It has the synonym Sampacca suaveolens (Pers.) Kuntze (etc.).

4) Champa is also identified with Ochna obtusata.

5) Champa is also identified with Ochna pumila.

6) Champa is also identified with Plumeria alba It has the synonym Plumeria alba Kunth (etc.).

7) Champa in South America is also identified with Campomanesia lineatifolia It has the synonym Psidium rivulare Mart. ex DC. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Mant. Pl. (1767)
· Systema Vegetabilium Florae Peruvianae et Chilensis (1798)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1828)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores, or ‘Descriptions and figures of a select number of unpublished East Indian plants’ (Wallich) (1831)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Champa, for example side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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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

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Champa is another spelling for चम्पा [campā].—n. Bot. magnolia;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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