Kaladi: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Kaladi means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Siddha Cult in TamilnaduKaladi refers to one of the various famous Siddha Centre distributed throughout South India and Tamil Nadu. The Siddha cult represents a Tantric philosophy that emerged from the combination of several elements found in traditions such as Shaivism (viz., Pashupata), Shaktism, Jainism, Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), etc. Both the Siddha and the Navanath cult (i.e., Nava-natha, ‘nine saints’) are popular in South India [viz., Kaladi] and Tamilnadu. A Siddha was an inspired seer belonging to the marginalized sections of society who dissolved their past karma and crushed the roots of future karma.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKaladi in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Grewia tenax (Forssk.) Fiori from the Tiliaceae (Phalsa) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kaladi, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kaladi in India is the name of a plant defined with Chukrasia tabularis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plagiotaxis velutina Wallich (among others).
2) Kaladi is also identified with Colocasia esculenta It has the synonym Arum colocasioides Desf. (etc.).
3) Kaladi is also identified with Grewia tenax It has the synonym Chadara erythraea Schweinf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Botanica Austro Sinica (1989)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1879)
· Tableau de l’Ecole de Botanique (1829)
· Meletemata Botanica (1832)
· Sunyatsenia (1930)
· Phytotherapy Research (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kaladi, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKālaḍi (ಕಾಲಡಿ):—
1) [noun] the bottom surface of the foot; the sole.
2) [noun] anything one is standing on.
3) [noun] an old unit of linear measure.
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Kālāḍi (ಕಾಲಾಡಿ):—
1) [noun] one who walks fast.
2) [noun] one who walks relatively more.
3) [noun] one who roams aimlessly.
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)
Starts with: Kaladighagama, Kaladighavapi, Kaladighavika, Kaladika, Kaladiksha, Kaladiksharahasyacarya, Kaladipa, Kaladipika, Kaladirgha, Kaladisu, Kaladitana, Kaladitya, Kaladivakara, Kalatitam, Kalatitan.
Ends with: Ariukaladi, Devadarushakaladi, Ekaladi, Mitakaladi, Okkaladi, Pakalati, Takaladi.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Kaladi, Kālaḍi, Kālāḍi; (plurals include: Kaladis, Kālaḍis, Kālāḍis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) (by Lathika M. P.)
Canto II—Depicting of Adolescence < [Chapter 2 - Content Analysis of Bhagavatpādābhyudaya]
Dispute over Śaṅkara’s Birth Place < [Chapter 4 - Similarities and Dissimilarities]
Poetic Experience: Alaṅkāra, Rasa and Vṛtta < [Chapter 2 - Content Analysis of Bhagavatpādābhyudaya]
Shankaracharya and Ramana Maharshi (study) (by Maithili Vitthal Joshi)
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