Kaladana, Kāladāna, Kālādānā, Kala-dana: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Kaladana means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuKālādānā (कालादाना) refers to the seeds of Nīlī, a medicinal plant possibly identified with Indigofera tinctoria Linn. (“true indigo”), according to verse 4.80-83 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. In the opinion of Ṭhākur B.S. et al., the roots and seeds are used. Ḍalhaṇa’s reference—Nīlabudhnā caused Vaidyas to confuse it with Ipomoea; Ṭhākur B.S. there suggests that Nīlī and Nīlikā be identified as Indigofera tinctoria Linn.; Nīlini and Nīlinikā be identified as Ipomoea hednecea (Linn.) Jacq. Its seeds are called Kālādānā.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraKāladāna (कालदान) refers to “(making gift at the) appropriate time”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 19).—Accordingly, “Furthermore, the reward (vipāka) attributed to generosity increases in the following cases:—[...] When the gift is made at the appropriate time (kāladāna). The Buddha said: “Giving to the one who is going afar (gamika), giving to the one who gas come from afar (āgantuka), giving to the sick (glāna), giving to the care-giver (glānopasthāyaka), giving during difficult times of wind (vātalikā) or cold (śītalikā): these are gifts given at the desired time (kāladāna). [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKaladana [कालादाना] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Ipomoea nil from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family having the following synonyms: Convolvulus nil. For the possible medicinal usage of kaladana, 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.
Kaladana [कालादाना] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Kaladana [কালাদানা] in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kaladana in India is the name of a plant defined with Ipomoea nil in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Convolvulus hederaceus L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1959)
· Annual of Taiwan Museum (1995)
· Lilloa (1959)
· Flora de Veracruz (1994)
· Flora Peruviana (1799)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1911)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kaladana, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dana, Kala, Tana.
Starts with: Kaladana Sutta, Kaladanah, Kaladanapaddhati.
Full-text: Kala dana, Kala dana chhota, Kala dana bada, Sitalika, Agantuka, Glanopasthayaka, Vatalika, Nili, Dana.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kaladana, Kāladāna, Kālādānā, Kala-dana, Kāla-dāna; (plurals include: Kaladanas, Kāladānas, Kālādānās, danas, dānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 3 - Pure generosity and Impure generosity < [Chapter XIX - The Characteristics of Generosity]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Miscellaneous Notes on Different Aspect of Dāna (generosity) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 18 - Bondage and liberation: Glorification of the phallic emblem of Śiva < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
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