Kirmira, Kirmīra: 16 definitions

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Kirmira means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

Source: ISKCON Press: Glossary

Kirmīra (किर्मीर).—A fierce Rākṣasa and the brother of Baka. He was killed by Bhīma during their exile in the forest. (Vana Parva in Mahābhārata)

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Kirmīra (किर्मीर).—A fierce Rākṣasa, brother of Baka and friend of Hiḍimba. Having heard about the death of Baka at the hands of Bhīma, Kirmīra who was living in Kāmyaka forest planned a revenge against Bhīma. After being defeated in the game of dice the Pāṇḍavas came to the forest, and they confronted Kirmīra. In the duel with Bhīma, Kirmīra fell down dead. (Vana Parva, Chapter 11).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Kirmira (किर्मिर).—A Nāga with his city in the 5th Talam.*

  • * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 20. 37.
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

Kirmīra (किर्मीर) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. III.11.12) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Kirmīra) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Apam Napat: Indian Mythology

Kirmira was a Rakshasa, the brother of Bakasura. He lived in the forest of Kamyaka, and used to terrorize the Rishis who inhabited that forest. He ran into the Pandavas when they began their exile in the Kamyaka forest. Upon learning that Bheema was present, who had slain his brother Bakasura, the Rakshasa then challenged the Pandava to fight.

After a fierce battle, Bhishma choked Kirmira to death. (See "Events in Hastinapura")

Source: WikiPedia: Hinduism

Kirmira (किर्मीर): Kirmira was a Rakshasa, the brother of Bakasura, who lived in the Kamyaka Forest, and used to terrorize the Rishis who inhabited that forest. He ran into the Pandavas when they began their exile in the Kamyaka forest. Upon learning that Bheema was present, who had slain his brother Bakasura, the Rakshasa then challenged the Pandava to fight. After a fierce battle, Bhishma choked Kirmira to death.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kirmira [किरमिरा] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC. from the Rutaceae (Lemon) family having the following synonyms: Glycosmis arborea, Glycosmis quinquefolia. For the possible medicinal usage of kirmira, 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) Kirmira in India is the name of a plant defined with Casearia graveolens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Casearia graveolens var. lintsangensis S.Y. Bao.

2) Kirmira is also identified with Glycosmis cochinchinensis It has the synonym Glycosmis parkerii V. Naray. ex Tanaka (etc.).

3) Kirmira is also identified with Glycosmis pentaphylla It has the synonym Limonia arborea Roxb. (etc.).

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

· Drug Development Research (1990)
· Records of the Botanical Survey of India (1941)
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany (1852)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· FBI (1875)
· Not. Pl. Asiat. (1854)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kirmira, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, 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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Kirmīra (किर्मीर).—a. Variegated, spotted. कान्तिभिः सकलं (kāntibhiḥ sakalaṃ) योम तदा किर्मीरतां दधौ (yoma tadā kirmīratāṃ dadhau) Śiva. B.24.56.

-raḥ 1 Name of a Rākṣasa slain by Bhīma; Mahābhārata (Bombay) 3. Ve.6.

2) The variegated colour.

3) The orange tree.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Kirmira (किर्मिर).—[adjective] variegated, many-coloured.

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Kirmīra (किर्मीर).—[adjective] variegated, many-coloured.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Kirmira (किर्मिर):—[from kirbira] mfn. idem, [Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā xxx, 21] (cf. karbara.)

2) Kirmīra (किर्मीर):—[from kirbira] a mfn. idem, [Harṣacarita]

3) [v.s. ...] m. a variegated colour, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

4) [v.s. ...] the orange tree, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

5) [v.s. ...] Name of a Rākṣasa conquered by Bhīma-sena, [Mahābhārata iii, 368 ff.]

6) b See kirbira.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Kirmīra (किर्मीर):—(raḥ) 1. m. The orange tree; a goblin. a. Variegated.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Kirmīra (किर्मीर) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Kimmīra.

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Kirmira in German

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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.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Kirmīra (ಕಿರ್ಮೀರ):—[adjective] marked with different colours in spots, streaks, etc.; variegated.

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Kirmīra (ಕಿರ್ಮೀರ):—[noun] = ಕಿರ್ಮೀರತೆ [kirmirate].

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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