In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Karpūrī (कर्पूरी) is the name of a Devī associated with Viṣṇu, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 13.1-9, while describing the appearance and worship of Viṣṇu]—“Or, [the Mantrin] worships a very handsome, eight-armed, yellow Deva. [...] The goddesses Karpūrī, Candanī, Kastūrī, and Kuṅkumī stand at the cardinal directions, and have a similar form as the Deva. The Devīs grant the fruits of the desired siddhis. What more should be said here? [...]”.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Karpuri in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum auriculatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Tree Sciences (1987)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1981)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Karpuri, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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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: Karpuri-benda, Karpuricceti, Karpurika, Karpurila, Karpurin, Karpurina, Karpuripotro.

Full-text: Karpuri-benda, Icchasiddhi, Candani, Kasturi, Kunkumi.

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