The Sanskrit term Lakṣmīvana can be transliterated into English as Laksmivana or Lakshmivana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: Wisdomlib Libary: Vajrayogini

Lakṣmīvana (लक्ष्मीवन) is the name of the south-eastern cremation ground (śmaśāna) according to the Vajravārāhī-sādhana by Umāpatideva as found in te 12th century Guhyasamayasādhanamālā. As a part of this sādhana, the practicioner is to visualize a suitable dwelling place for the goddess inside the circle of protection which takes the form of eight cremation grounds.

Lakṣmīvana is mentioned in the Saṃvarodaya-tantra as having various associative characteristics

tree (vṛkṣa) = Karañja,
protector (dikpati) = Vaiśvānara,
serpent (nāga) = Huluhulu,
cloud (megha) = Prapurāṇa,
funeral monuments (caitya) = Kāyavajra,
mountain (giri) = Gandhamādana.

Source: academia.edu: The Structure and Meanings of the Heruka Maṇḍala

Lakṣmīvana (लक्ष्मीवन) refers to one of the eight charnel grounds (śmaśāna) of the Guṇacakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava chapter 15. Accordingly, the guṇacakra refers to one of the four divisions of the sahaja-puṭa (‘innate layer’), situated within the padma (lotus) in the middle of the Herukamaṇḍala. Lakṣmīvana is associated with the tree (vṛkṣa) named Karañja; with the direction-guardian (dikpāla) named Agni; with the serpent king (nāgendra) named Huluhulu and with the cloud king (meghendra) named Pūraṇa.

context information

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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Lakshmivana in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R.Parker from the Meliaceae (Neem) family having the following synonyms: Aglaia polystachya, Amoora rohituka, Andersonia rohituka. For the possible medicinal usage of lakshmivana, 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)

Lakshmivana in India is the name of a plant defined with Aphanamixis polystachya in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amoora elmeri Merr. (among others).

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

· Flora Indica (1824)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1820)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1955)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Flore Générale de l’Indo-Chine (1911)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Lakshmivana, for example extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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)

Full-text: Purana, Huluhulu, Karanja, Ashtashmashana, Gandhamadana, Kayavajra, Hutashana, Shmashana, Prapurana, Agni, Vaishvanara.

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