Janam, Jāṇaṃ, Jāṇam, Jaṉam: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Janam means something in Jainism, Prakrit, biology, Tamil. 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Janam in India is the name of a plant defined with Crotalaria spectabilis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crotalaria macrophylla Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· New Flora and Botany of North America (1837)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Novae Plantarum Species (1821)
· Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon. (1994)
· Sylloge Plantarum Novarum (1828)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1985)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Janam, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryJāṇaṃ (जाणं) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jānat.
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.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconJaṉam (ஜனம்) noun < jana. See சனம். [sanam.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+13): Janama, Janamaina, Janamajjhe, Janamana, Janamanasa, Janamara, Janamaraka, Janamarana, Janamari, Janamarimaya, Janamarishanti, Janamaryada, Janamata, Janamatasangraha, Janameaa, Janamejaya, Janamejayan, Janamga, Janamgama, Janamgiya.
Ends with (+29): Amarancanam, Anujanam, Avakuncanam, Avappirancanam, Avijanam, Ayojanam, Caupancanam, Corancanam, Curancanam, Cutavancanam, Devayajanam, Harijanam, Irancanam, Kanjanam, Kannancanam, Kecarancanam, Kirancanam, Kurancanam, Lokarancanam, Makatevartirumancanam.
Full-text (+34): Potujanam, Janat, Upajanam, Harijanam, Anujanam, Pratijanam, Atijana, Janmejaya, Pracinvat, Janamtapa, Tirojanam, Janamsaha, Janamgama, Ejaya, Ugrasena, Matimat, Bhavastha, Mahashala, Pratijanina, Parikshita.
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Search found 26 books and stories containing Janam, Jāṇaṃ, Jāṇam, Jaṉam; (plurals include: Janams, Jāṇaṃs, Jāṇams, Jaṉams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.3.31 < [Chapter 3 - Akrūra’s Arrival]
Verse 2.18.27 < [Chapter 18 - The Sight of Śrī Kṛṣṇacandra]
Verse 5.6.40 < [Chapter 6 - Seeing Śrī Mathurā]
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 5.5 - Janam Sakhi Shri Amar Uderolal Saheb < [Chapter 2 - Literature Review]
Part 5.8 - Poojya Jhulelal Janam Saakhi E Biyo Bhado Amar Vani < [Chapter 2 - Literature Review]
Part 5.2 - Literature Reviews (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Literature Review]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.1.40 < [Chapter 1 - Bhauma (the earthly plane)]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 1.44 < [Chapter 1 - Sainya-Darśana (Observing the Armies)]
Verse 1.36 < [Chapter 1 - Sainya-Darśana (Observing the Armies)]
Verse 1.31 < [Chapter 1 - Sainya-Darśana (Observing the Armies)]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.117 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]