Charitra: 1 definition
Introduction:
Charitra 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 Charitra has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Caritra. It further has the optional forms Charitrā, Chāritra, Charītra and Chāritrā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Charitra in India is the name of a plant defined with Tamarindus indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tamarindus officinalis Hook. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1982)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Acta Botanica Austro Sinica (1989)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Charitra, for example side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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: Charitrabandhaka, Charitradevata, Charitradosh, Charitrahatya, Charitraheen, Charitrakavacha, Charitramati, Charitramohaniya, Charitrarya, Charitravant, Charitravati, Charitravinaya.
Ends with (+3): Anantacharitra, Balabhadracharitra, Dharmangadacharitra, Jinacharitra, Kakacharitra, Kshayikacharitra, Kucharitra, Lokacharitra, Navanathacharitra, Panditaradhyacharitra, Pratishthitacharitra, Saccharitra, Sachchharitra, Samcharitra, Samyakcharitra, Stricharitra, Sucharitra, Supratishthitacharitra, Trishashtishalakapurushacharitra, Uttararamacharitra.
Full-text (+137): Uttama-charitra-kathanaka, Caritra, Navanathacaritra, Padadosha, Arthadosha, Balavira, Satyavira, Samdeha, Madhuryaguna, Shankara, Luptopama, Vaidarbhiriti, Mandakranta, Shardulavikridita, Purnopama, Gaudiriti, Maya, Upama, Kirti, Garva.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Charitra, Charitrā, Chāritra, Charītra, Chāritrā; (plurals include: Charitras, Charitrās, Chāritras, Charītras, Chāritrās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
The five Charitras (conduct for further stoppage of the influx) < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
5.3. Three Stages (1): Saṃvara (Self-restraint) < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
Two types of Tapas (Austerities) < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
Folk Tales and Narrative Traditions of < [January – March, 2006]
Telugu Poetry-Vijayanagara and After < [July 1937]
Leaders and Landmarks of Telugu Literature < [June 1939]
Bhishma Charitra (by Kartik Pandya)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on the magic string < [Notes]
Foreword to volume 7 < [Forewords]
Appendix 1.3 - On the Dohada, or Craving of the Pregnant Woman, as a Motif in Hindu Fiction < [Appendices]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 40 - End of the Sila (Silavamsi) dynasty < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Part 5 - Sarngadhara II (A.D. 1253-1267) < [Chapter XIV - The Yadavas]
Part 50 - A New Family of the Telugu Cholas (Nellore) < [Chapter XX - The Telugu Cholas (Chodas)]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Significance of the prime Symbol of Jainism: < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 5.6 - Tattvarthasutra: the summary of Agamas < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (9): Moksa (Liberation) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]