Dhatriphala, Dhātrīphala, Dhatri-phala: 7 definitions
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Dhatriphala 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: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhātrīphala (धात्रीफल) refers to an Emblic myrobalan according to the Śivapurāṇa 1.25, while explaining the greatness of Rudrākṣa:—“[...] A Rudrākṣa of the size of an Emblic myrobalan (Dhātrīphala) is mentioned as the most excellent; one of the size of the fruit of the jujube tree (Badarīphala) is spoken of as the middling. [...] That which is of the size of the Emblic myrobalan (Dhātrīphala) is conducive to the destruction of all distresses”.
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)Dhatriphala in India is the name of a plant defined with Baccaurea courtallensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pierardia macrostachya Wight & Arn. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the British India (1887)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1866)
· Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. (1912)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dhatriphala, for example side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDhātrīphala (धात्रीफल).—An Āmalaka fruit.
Derivable forms: dhātrīphalam (धात्रीफलम्).
Dhātrīphala is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dhātrī and phala (फल).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhātrīphala (धात्रीफल).—n.
(-laṃ) The fruit of the emblic myrobalan. E. dhātrī phyllanthus emblica, and phala fruit.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhātrīphala (धात्रीफल):—[=dhātrī-phala] [from dhātrī > dhā] n. the fruit of Emblica Officinalis, [Horace H. Wilson]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhātrīphala (धात्रीफल):—[dhātrī-phala] (laṃ) 1. n. The fruit of the emblic myrobalan.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDhātrīphala (ಧಾತ್ರೀಫಲ):—[noun] = ಧಾತ್ರಿ - [dhatri -] 5, 6 & 7.
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Dhātrīphaḷa (ಧಾತ್ರೀಫಳ):—[noun] = ಧಾತ್ರಿ - [dhatri -] 5, 6 & 7.
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)
Partial matches: Phala, Dhatri.
Ends with: Kashthadhatriphala.
Full-text: Kashthadhatriphala, Dhatri phala, Badariphala.
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Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
3. Superior qualities of ‘Rudrākṣa’ < [Chapter 4 - A Critical approach to Rudrākṣa based on Śaiva Upaniṣads]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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