Kao: 2 definitions
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Kao 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKao [काओ] in the Himachal language is the name of a plant identified with Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata (Wall. & G.Don) Cif. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family having the following synonyms: Olea cuspidata, Olea monticola, Olea asiatica. For the possible medicinal usage of kao, 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.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Kao (कओ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kutaḥ.
2) Kao (कओ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kva.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kao-thalihana, Kaodara, Kaola, Kaoli, Kaon-dana, Kaonha, Kaori, Kaosagga, Kaothekera, Kaothum, Kaovaga.
Ends with: An Shigao, Mak-kao, Teh makao.
Full-text: Mak-kao, Dharmaraksha, Kutah, Kva, Kao-thalihana, Arisaema flavum, Budh, Ligustrum sinense.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Kao, Kaō; (plurals include: Kaos, Kaōs). 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)
Appendix 9 - Identification of the Dharma teacher ‘Kao Tso’ < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]
Appendix 2 - Vijñānabīja (seed-consciousness) < [Chapter XXXI - The Thirty-seven Auxiliaries to Enlightenment]
Appendix 2 - A Buddhist view on the land of India < [Chapter XL - The Four Fearlessnesses and the Four Unobstructed Knowledges]
Vipassana - Meditators' Questions 2
Pra Kru Palad Kao < [Part 1 - Lights Of Vipassana Meditation]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 10 - Imperial lines of Tibet, China, Hor, etc. < [Book 1 - The beginning of the story of the Doctrine]
Chapter 7 - Abbatial lineage of Tsurphu (Monastery) < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 13 - Staglungpa (xi): bkra shis dpal brtsegs < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
The travels of Fa-Hian (400 A.D.) (by Samuel Beal)
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 17 - Country of Ta-mi (Termed) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Introduction (d): Hiuen Tsiang or Xuanzang (A.D. 629)
Introduction (i): Preface to the “Ta-t’ang-si-yu-ki” by Chang Yueh
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
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