Damanakam: 3 definitions

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Damanakam means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Damanakam in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Damanakam (दमनकम्).—The Tātiri tree (Grislea Tomentosa). The ceremony of worshipping this tree is called Damanakārohaṇavidhi. The Grislea tree is supposed to be Bhairava, who had been changed to a tree by the curse of Śiva. A story to this effect occurs in the Purāṇas.

Bhairava was formed from the anger of Śiva. Bhairava, against the will of Śiva, destroyed the devas, and so Śiva cursed him and turned him to a Tātiri tree. It is called Damanaka because Bhairava tried to do 'damana' (restraint or punishment) to the gods.

Bhairava felt sorry at the curse of Śiva. He requested Śiva to withdraw the curse. At last Śiva had pity on him and said that all would worship Damanaka tree. The method of that worship is called Damanakārohaṇavidhi. It is given below:

This tree should be worshipped on the seventh or thirteenth lunar day. The worshipper should go to the tree, with those who recite mantras and spells. After the worship is over the worshipper should say, "O, Tree, which has originated by the power of Hari, you come to my presence. On behalf of Śiva, and by his order, I have to take you home." Saying thus the tree should be taken home and consecrated in the evening in accordance with the rituals. In the house, the Sun, Śiva and Agni should be evoked and worshipped and then the root of the tree should be planted in the Īśāna (N.E. point) corner of the house and when it is planted, the spell or incantation of Vāmadeva Mantra or Śiromantra should be recited. In the same way the trunk with the branches of the tree is planted on the Northern part. The fallen leaves and flowers should be placed on the eastern side. When the root is planted the following prayer should be uttered:

"āmantritosi deveśa prātaḥ kāle mayā prabho / kartavyastapaso lābhāḥ pūrṇaṃ sarvaṃ tavājñayā. //" After that at dawn he should take bath and with oblations of sweet-smelling flowers etc. should worship Śiva. This is Damanakārohaṇavidhi. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 80).

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Biology (plants and animals)

[«previous next»] — Damanakam in Biology glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Damanakam in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Artemisia indica Willd. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Artemisia indica var. nepalensis, Artemisia asiatica. For the possible medicinal usage of damanakam, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Damanakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia vulgaris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artemisia vulgaris var. glabra Ledebour (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. (1986)
· Canadian Journal of Botany (1988)
· Botaničeskij Žurnal (1992)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1926)

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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.

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