Chaula: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chaula means something in 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chaula has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Caula.
India history and geography
Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1Chaula refers to one of those ceremonies of the Nambutiris performed after marriage, during pregnancy or during the birth of a child. Chaula is the ceremony when the hair is cut for the first time in the Nambutiri fashion. The Nambutiri people form the socio-spiritual aristocracy of Malabar, and, as the traditional landlords of Parasu Rama’s land, they are everywhere held in great reverence.
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chaula in India is the name of a plant defined with Impatiens brachycentra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Impatiens parviflora DC. var. brachycentra (Kar. & Kir.) B. Fedtsch..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Impériale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1842)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· Taxon (1975)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chaula, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Caulam, Caulappiyam, Chaulaane, Chaulaane-jhaar, Chauladhua, Chaulai, Chaulai sag, Chaulakarmman, Chaulane, Chaulane-jhar, Chaulayi.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Chaula; (plurals include: Chaulas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.26 < [Section VIII - Duties and Sacraments]
Verse 2.27 < [Section VIII - Duties and Sacraments]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)