Choka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Choka 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 Choka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Coka.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesChoka refers to “Rice”.—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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Choka in India is the name of a plant defined with Oryza sativa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oryza sativa var. flavoacies Kara-Murza ex Zhuk. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1889)
· Acta Genetica Sinica (1990)
· Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. Part B, Biological Sciences (1989)
· Journal de Botanique, rédigé par une société de botanistes (1813)
· Physis. Revista de la Sociedad Argentina de Ciencias Naturales (1933)
· Landwirthschaftliche Flora (1866)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Choka, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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: Chokada, Chokam, Chokar, Chokar-gond, Chokara, Chokargond.
Ends with: Brihacchoka, Hricchoka, Machekachoka, Vachoka.
Full-text: Brihacchoka, Hricchoka, Suhricchokavivardhana.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Choka; (plurals include: Chokas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.7.127 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Verse 2.1.82 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 2.2.29 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 4.4.1 < [Part 4 - Compassion (karuṇa-rasa)]