Kimpaka: 13 definitions
Introduction:
Kimpaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Kavya (poetry)
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)Kiṃpāka (किंपाक) in Sanskrit refers to a kind of squash, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—Cf. Jacobi 1886 p. 103
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismKimpaka (किम्पक) refers to a group of deities summoned by the Yamāntaka-mantra and 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 Kimpaka).
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraKimpāka (किम्पाक) refers to a tree (Tricosanthes) which has a very bad taste, according to chapter 1.3 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Accordingly, “[...] then the ascetic-kings, worn out by hunger, etc., deficient in knowledge of the tattvas, thought in accordance with their own knowledge: ‘He does not take fruit even when it is sweet, as if it were kimpākas. He does not drink water, even fresh, as if it were salty. [...]’.”.
Note: kimpāka also also means “green”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKimpaka [କିମ୍ପାକ] in the Odia language is the name of a plant identified with Trichosanthes tricuspidata Lour. from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family having the following synonyms: Trichosanthes palmata, Trichosanthes bracteata, Modecca bracteata. For the possible medicinal usage of kimpaka, 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.
Kimpaka [किम्पाक] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Kimpaka [କିମ୍ପାକ] in the Odia language is the name of a plant identified with Strychnos nux-vomica L. from the Loganiaceae (Logania) family.
Kimpaka [किम्पाक] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kimpaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Strychnos nux-vomica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Strychnos spireana Dop (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1980)
· Mémoires de la Société Botanique de France (1910)
· Lloydia (1973)
· Rumphia (1836)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kimpaka, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryKimpaka (किम्पक).—(also mahā-ki°), m. pl., a class of mal-evolent superhuman beings: (Ārya-)Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa 17.6.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKimpāka (किम्पाक).—mfn.
(-kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) Mother-led, infantine, childish. m.
(-kaḥ) A cucurbitaceous plant, (Trichosanthes palmata; also Cucumis colocynthus.) E. kiṃ depreciative, and pāka what is ripe or mature.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kimpāka (किम्पाक):—[=kim-pāka] mfn. not mature, childish, ignorant, stupid, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] m. a Cucurbitaceous plant (of a very bad taste, Trichosanthes palmata), [Bhartṛhari; Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa]
3) [v.s. ...] Strychnos nux vomica, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] n. the fruit of Trichosanthes palmata, [Rāmāyaṇa ii, 66, 6; Jaina literature; Prasannarāghava]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryKimpāka (किम्पाक):—[kimpā+ka] (kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) a. Mother-led, childish. m. Cucurbitaceous plant.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Kimpāka (किम्पाक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Kiṃpāga.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKiṃpāka (ಕಿಂಪಾಕ):—[adjective] not ripe; not grown fully or sufficiently.
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Kiṃpāka (ಕಿಂಪಾಕ):—
1) [noun] the tree Strychnos nux-vomica of Loganiaceae family; nux vomica.
2) [noun] the nut of this tree.
3) [noun] the seed of the plant Cuminum cyminum of Apiaceae family; the cumin seed.
4) [noun] a stupid person.
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: Kimpakam, Kimpakaparipaka, Kimpakaphala, Kimpakavipaka.
Ends with: Mahakimpaka.
Full-text: Kimpakam, Mahakimpaka, Karaskara, Kimpaga, Karmapaka, Mahakalaphala, Druma, Mahakala.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 3: Ṛṣabha’s life as a chadmastha < [Chapter III]
Part 8: Meeting with a sūri < [Chapter III - Sumatināthacaritra]
Part 1: Grief of the people at their death < [Chapter VI - Emancipation of Ajita Svāmin and Sagara]
Tibetan tales (derived from Indian sources) (by W. R. S. Ralston)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXXIV < [Bhagavat-Yana Parva]