Karmada, Karmadā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Karmada means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismKarmadā (कर्मदा) refers to one of the female Śrāvakas mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Karmadā).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Karmada in India is the name of a plant defined with Carissa opaca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Karmada is also identified with Carissa spinarum It has the synonym Jasminonerium ovatum (R.Br.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2008)
· Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2007)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1973)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1844)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1976)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karmada, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Karmadahanapuja, Karmadaksha, Karmadana, Karmadanda, Karmadayada.
Ends with: Jekarmada.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Karmada, Karmadā; (plurals include: Karmadas, Karmadās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 123 - The Greatness of Karmadeśvara (karmada-īśvara-tīrtha) < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Viṣṇu-sahasranāma (Garland of a Thousand Epithets of Viṣṇu) < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Kapalikas and the cult of body < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 38 - Gayā and Other Holy Places < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]