Charan: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Charan means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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 Charan has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Carana.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesCharan refers to “Belonging to a caste of panegyrists”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryCharan in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a foot (also of a verse); step; quarter; phase; -[kamala/padma] lotus-like feet; -[cinha] footprint; ~[tala] sole of the foot; ~[dhuli/~raja] dust of the feet (of); to be no match to, to be too inferior for comparison; -[sushrusha/seva] obsequious attendance; reverential service; ~[sevi] an obsequious attendant; one who renders reverential service; —[campana/cumana] to press/lick the feet of, to be extremely servile/submissive, to keep on flattering; —[chuna] to touch one’s feet (as a traditional mark of respect); —[dhokara pina] to be very reverential and respectful; [caranom mem arpita karana/cadhana] to make a respectful offering to; to surrender with deference..—charan (चरण) is alternatively transliterated as Caraṇa.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryCharan is another spelling for चरण [caraṇa].—n. foot; leg; a quarter of a stanza; column;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+23): Caran, Caranai, Caranajava, Caranakamalam, Caranakatan, Caranakati, Caranakocam, Caranam, Caranar, Caranaravintam, Caranariyakkam, Caranartti, Caranatcattiram, Caranattar, Caranatti, Caranavatam, Caranayutam, Carancam, Carancutu, Carani.
Full-text: Carana, Caran, Akkirecaran, Pushpacaran, Patticaran, Nicicaran, Putpacaran, Kutacaran, Makalicaran, Irutcaran, Pancacaran, Caranpuku, Carantotu, Maka-kalicaran, Yokacaran, Isardas.
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Charan; (plurals include: Charans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
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1.1. Manovaha Nadi < [Chapter 3 - Scientific exposition of Nadi, Hridaya, Kosa and Prana]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Basu's Studies on Goddess and Memory in Kacch, India < [Volume 130 (2005)]
Indigenization and Nationalism: A Cultural Perspective < [Volume 103 (1998)]
Identity Issues in South Asia Edited by J.-L. Racine < [Volume 120 (2002)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Khalitya (hair fall) management – ayurvedic perspective < [2022: Volume 11, Septmber issue 12]
A review of vata rakt (gout) and its management in ayurveda < [2021: Volume 10, May issue 5]
Pathophysiology and management of khalitya – an analytical review < [2019: Volume 8, August issue 9]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Ama Importance Ama and its clinical significance: an overview < [Volume 11, issue 5 (2023)]
Antioxidant and Ameliorative Effect of Indian Fumaria Parviflora Aqueous Extract against CCl4 induced Hepatotoxicity Antioxidant and Ameliorative Effect of Indian Fumaria Parviflora < [Volume 11, issue 1 (2023)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Ayurvedic management of amlapitta (gastritis) - a case report < [2021, Issue 10, October]
Clinical importance of shatkriyakala with special reference to typhoid fever < [2019, Issue 5, May]
A critical review of bodhaka kapha in modern physiological perspective < [2020, Issue 3, March]