Konai, Koṇāi, Koṉai, Kōṇai, Kōṉai: 2 definitions
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Konai means something in the history of ancient India, biology, Tamil. 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.
India history and geography
Source: What is India: Epigraphia Indica volume XXXI (1955-56)Koṇāi is one of the Brāhmaṇa donees mentioned in the “Asankhali plates of Narasiṃha II” (1302 A.D.). When a grant was made to a large number of Brāhmaṇas, the chief amongst the donees seems to have been called Pānīyagrāhin especially. In the present record, though all the donees (e.g., Koṇāi) are referred to as Pāṇigrāhi-mahājana, their list is headed by a Brāhmaṇa with Pāṇigrahī as his surname.
These copper plates (mentioning Koṇāi) were discovered from the house of a Santal inhabitant of Pargana Asankhali in the Mayurbhanj State (Orissa). It was made when king Vīra-Narasiṃhadeva was staying at the Bhairavapura-kaṭaka (city, camp or residence).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Konai in India is the name of a plant defined with Cassia fistula in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cathartocarpus excelsus G. Don (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1832)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1986)
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1982)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Konai, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, 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: Konaicuticceti, Konaimatam, Konaipperuman, Konaivel, Konaiyan.
Ends with: Mayil-konai.
Full-text: Konaipperuman, Mayil-konai, Konaimatam, Kunai.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 6.3.11 < [Section 3 - Third Tiruvaymoli (Nalkuravum, Celvum)]
Pasuram 2.5.10 < [Section 5 - Fifth Tiruvaymoli (Am Tamattu Anpu)]
Pasuram 8.4.11 < [Section 4 - Fourth Tiruvaymoli (Var kata aruvi)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 1.3 - Umabhaga-murti (depiction of the Mother Goddess) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]