Hastikarna, Hastikarṇa, Hastin-karna: 12 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
2. Shaktism
In Jainism
1. General definition
Biology
Languages
1. Sanskrit
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Introduction:

Hastikarna means something in 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 Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण).—A Kādraveya nāga.^*

* Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 7. 33.

Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. IX.44.93) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Hastikarṇa) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

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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.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण) is the name of a tree found in maṇidvīpa (Śakti’s abode), according to the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa 12.10. Accordingly, these trees always bear flowers, fruits and new leaves, and the sweet fragrance of their scent is spread across all the quarters in this place. The trees (e.g. Hastikarṇa) attract bees and birds of various species and rivers are seen flowing through their forests carrying many juicy liquids. Maṇidvīpa is defined as the home of Devī, built according to her will. It is compared with Sarvaloka, as it is superior to all other lokas.

The Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa, or Śrīmad-devī-bhāgavatam, is categorised as a Mahāpurāṇa, a type of Sanskrit literature containing cultural information on ancient India, religious/spiritual prescriptions and a range of topics concerning the various arts and sciences. The whole text is composed of 18,000 metrical verses, possibly originating from before the 6th century.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण) is the name of an Antaradvīpa, situated in the “middle world” (madhyaloka), according to chapter 2.3 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly:—“The Mlecchas are free from (knowledge of) virtue and vice, and also those born in the Antaradvīpas. The 56 Antaradvīpas are as follows: Half of them are to the east and west of Kṣudrahimavat in the four intermediate directions, beginning with northeast. [...] Beyond them (i.e., after Aśvamukha, Hastimukha, Siṃhamukha, Vyāghramukha), at 700 yojanas in distance, with the same length and width are Aśvakarṇa, Siṃhakarṇa, Hastikarṇa, and Karṇaprāvaraṇa”.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Hastikarna in India is the name of a plant defined with Ricinus communis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cataputia minor Ludw. (among others).

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

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1981)
· Catalogus Plantarum Madagascariensium (1906)
· Species Plantarum
· Davidsonia (1981)
· Flore Analytique du Togo Phanérogames (1984)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Hastikarna, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण).—the castor-oil plant.

Derivable forms: hastikarṇaḥ (हस्तिकर्णः).

Hastikarṇa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms hastin and karṇa (कर्ण).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionary

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण).—name of a nāga: Mahāvyutpatti 3313.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण).—m.

(-rṇaḥ) 1. The castor-oil tree. 2. The Butea frondosa. 3. A demi-god of a particular class. E. hastin an elephant, karṇa the ear.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण).—m. 1. the castor oil tree. 2. the Butea frondosa. 3. a demigod. 4. the name of a district, [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 5, 32.

Hastikarṇa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms hastin and karṇa (कर्ण).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण):—[=hasti-karṇa] [from hasti > hasta] m. ‘elephant-eared’, Name of various plants ([according to] to [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] ‘the castor-oil tree [also the red kind]; Butea Frondosa; Arum Macrorrhizum’), [Suśruta; Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]

2) [v.s. ...] of one of Śiva’s attendants, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

3) [v.s. ...] a [particular] class of semi-divine beings (forming one of the Gaṇa-devatās q.v.), [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

4) [v.s. ...] Name of a Rākṣasa, [Rāmāyaṇa]

5) [v.s. ...] of a serpent-demon, [Buddhist literature]

6) [v.s. ...] of a locality, [Rājataraṅgiṇī]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Hastikarṇa (हस्तिकर्ण):—[hasti-karṇa] (rṇaḥ) 1. m. The castor-oil tree; Butea frondosa; a demigod.

[Sanskrit to German]

Hastikarna in German

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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.

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