Dandam, Daṇḍam: 2 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Purana
Biology
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Dandam 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)

Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

1) Daṇḍam (दण्डम्).—A divine weapon of Kāla (Yama). It is mentioned in Mahābhārata, Vana Parva, Chapter 41, Stanza 26 that King Yama had presented this weapon to Arjuna.

2) Daṇḍam (दण्डम्).—A holy place on the bank of river Pampā. Those who bathe in this holy place will get the fruits of giving a thousand cows as Gift. (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 85, Stanza 15).

3) Daṇḍam (दण्डम्).—One of the four expedients. The four expedients are Sāma, Dāna, Bheda and Daṇḍa. A king should subdue an enemy by resorting to these four expedients. Of the four expedients, sāma and daṇḍa are considered to be the best.

"sāmādīnāmupāyānāṃ caturṇāmapi paṇḍitāḥ / sāmadaṇḍau praśaṃsanti nityaṃ rāṣṭrābhivṛddhaye. //" (Manusmṛti, Stanza 109).

Wise people say that, of the four expedients Sāma and Daṇḍa are the most effective for the prosperity of the country.

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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.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Dandam in Borneo is the name of a plant defined with Desmodium styracifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nicolsonia styracifolia Desvaux (among others).

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

· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5696)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles (Paris) (1826)
· . Hunan Agric. Coll. (1991)
· American Journal of Botany (1916)

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Search found 35 books and stories containing Dandam, Daṇḍam; (plurals include: Dandams, Daṇḍams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 5.14.46 < [Chapter 14 - The Meeting of King Nanda and Uddhava]

Verse 4.21.11 < [Chapter 21 - Lord Krsna Extinguishes the Forest Fire and Reveals Himself to the Brāhmana’s Wives]

Verse 1.6.43 < [Chapter 6 - Description of Kaṃsa’s Strength]

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Page 321 < [Volume 10 (1890)]

Page 221 < [Volume 14 (1904)]

Page 339 < [Volume 3 (1874)]

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2.1. The element of the King, (Prabhu or Svamin) < [Chapter 2 - Treatment of Political Theory and State Administration]

2. Concept of Dharma and Danda < [Chapter 3 - Social and Political conditions reflected in Somesvara’s Manasollasa]

1. Introduction to the ancient Indian science of Government < [Chapter 3 - Social and Political conditions reflected in Somesvara’s Manasollasa]

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