Durba: 2 definitions
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Durba 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Red Zambala: Hindu Icons and Symbols | IntroductionDurba (दुर्ब, “lawn grass”).—Associated with Gaṇeśa, it is the symbol of indestructibility and regeneration — offered in pūjās for the prolonging of life.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDurba [দুর্বা] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers from the Poaceae (Grass) family. For the possible medicinal usage of durba, 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.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+11): Durbachi, Durbaddha, Durbadha, Durbaha, Durbal, Durbala, Durbala acarya, Durbalagni, Durbalagnita, Durbalagol, Durbalagolisu, Durbalagollu, Durbalaka, Durbalasthi, Durbalata, Durbalate, Durbalayasa, Durbalendriya, Durbali, Durbalibhava.
Ends with: Nona-durba.
Full-text (+1): Shitalata, Sitacchada, Sitachada, Shatavirya, Shvetadurva, Shvetadurvva, Durvavana, Durb, Shataviryya, Raktaghna, Shataparvika, Shataparvvika, Mahaushadhi, Anukalpa, Nona-durba, Durva, Pamsucamara, Varuni, Sara, Viraja.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Durba; (plurals include: Durbas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Treatment for fever (114): Jvara-nrisimha rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Part 17 - Advantages of iatro-medical treatment < [Chapter I - General health prescriptions]
Śrī Kṛṣṇa-vijaya (by Śrī Gunaraja Khan)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 11 - Mercurial operations (9): Rehabilitation of Mercury (anubasana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
Part 18 - Mercurial operations (16): Incineration of mercury (bhasmikarana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 19 - On the midday Sandhyā < [Book 11]
Chapter 26 - On the narration of Sāvitrī < [Book 9]
Chapter 17 - On the description of Sandhyā and other daily practices < [Book 11]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Incineration of copper < [Chapter III - Metals (3): Tamra (copper)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 4 - Process for creation of Dhanya-abhra (paddy mica) < [Chapter I - Uparasa (1): Abhra or Abhraka (mica)]