Chunda, Chuṇḍā, Chumda: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chunda means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Chunda has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cunda. It further has the optional forms Chuṇḍā and Chundā.
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In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismChunda:—A blacksmith who offered a meal to Shakyamuni. The meal proved to be his last because he died shortly after eating it. However, the meal was offered in sincerity, there was nothing wrong with the food. Shakyamuni made it clear that Chunda did not poison him or serve him spoiled food.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chunda in India is the name of a plant defined with Solanum torvum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum indicum L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodr. (DC.) (1852)
· Cytologia (1991)
· Taxon (1982)
· Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium (1942)
· Feddes Repertorium (1990)
· Revista Brasil. Genet. (1982)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chunda, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryChuṃda (छुंद) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ākram.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+3): Chunda kadalai, Chundadharani, Chundadvila, Chundai, Chundapana, Cunta, Cuntaikkayan, Cuntaikkirai, Cuntakan, Cuntakkattu, Cuntal, Cuntalam, Cuntali, Cuntam, Cuntanki, Cuntankiyar, Cuntankolli, Cuntankoluttu, Cuntappiti, Cuntarakkatavul.
Ends with: Anachunda, Bhicchumda, Cheriachunda, Cheruchunda, Chichunda, Cunta, Mahachunda, Occhumda, Pachunda, Padarchunda, Pscheru-schunda, Putharichunda, Putherychunda.
Full-text: Chunda kadalai, Akram.
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