Damani, Dāmanī, Damami: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Damani means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismDamanī (दमनी) is the name of Vidyārājñī (i.e., “wisdom queen”) mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Damanī).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Damani in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia 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 Artemisia indica var. nepalensis Besser (among others).
2) Damani is also identified with Artemisia sieversiana It has the synonym Absinthium sieversianum Besser (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Intramongolicae (1991)
· Enumeratio Plantarum (3294)
· Bulletin de la Société Impériale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1829)
· Grassland of China (1989)
· Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano (1927)
· Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano (1926)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Damani, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDāmanī (दामनी).—A foot-rope.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDāmanī (दामनी).—f. (-nī) A string, a rope, especially for tying cattle. E. dāman as above, aṇ and ṅīṣ affs.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDāmanī (दामनी).—[dāman + ī], f. A rope for tying cattle, [Harivaṃśa, (ed. Calc.)] 3536.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Damanī (दमनी):—[from damana > dam] f. Solanum Jacquini, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] Name of a Śakti, [Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi i, 8, 405.]
3) Dāmanī (दामनी):—[from dāman > dā] f. (ifc. also nīka) a long rope to which calves are tied by means of shorter ropes, [Harivaṃśa]
4) Dāmani (दामनि):—[from dāmana] m. [patronymic] [from] damana [plural] Name of a warrior tribe, [Pāṇini 5-3, 116]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDāmanī (दामनी):—(nī) 3. f. A string.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Dāmanī (दामनी) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Dāmaṇa.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryDāmaṇī (दामणी) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dāsanī.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusḌamaṇi (ಡಮಣಿ):—[noun] a cart with a box-
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Damaṇi (ದಮಣಿ):—[noun] a cart with a box-
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Damani (ದಮನಿ):—
1) [noun] any blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to some part of the body; an artery.
2) [noun] loosely, any blood vessel.
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Damani (ದಮನಿ):—[noun] = ದಮಣಿ [damani].
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Damāmi (ದಮಾಮಿ):—
1) [noun] a kind of battle drum.
2) [noun] that (news, information or gossip) which spreads widely and clearly.
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Dāmani (ದಾಮನಿ):—[noun] a rope for tying cattle.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Damanika, Damaniya, Tamani, Tamanicculi, Tamanippinaiyal, Tamaniti, Tamaniyakkutam, Tamaniyam, Tamaniyan.
Ends with (+91): Abhidhanacudamani, Acaryacudamani, Adamani, Agnidamani, Alamkaracudamani, Anamdamani, Ani-kundamani, Ankacudamani, Aparokshacudamani, Bhattacaryacudamani, Bhavacudamani, Bhujamgadamani, Bhutadamani, Cakracudamani, Candracudamani, Candrardhacudamani, Carucudamani, Caturacudamani, Chakrachudamani, Chandashcudamani.
Full-text (+21): Agnidamani, Damaniya, Kaladamani, Sarpadamani, Damalu, Kaal damani, Damanika, Nag-damani, Keshapaha, Dasani, Damni, Bhujamgadamani, Devadamanika, Keshahantriphala, Nagapushpi, Nagapattra, Nakatakani, Devadamani, Vahnidamani, Tampani.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 3.6.10-11 < [Chapter 6 - The Test of Śrī Kṛṣṇa]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.56.3 < [Sukta 56]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 124 - Astrology in the science of victory in battles
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 27 - The description of the Jaya ablution < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 29 - Gaṅgā-Sahasranāma (A Thousand Names of Gaṅgā) < [Section 1 - Pūrvārdha]