In Hinduism

Chandas (prosody, study of Sanskrit metres)

Source: Shodhganga: a concise history of Sanskrit Chanda literature

Lavaṇī (लवणी) refers to one of the eighteen viṣama-varṇavṛtta (irregular syllabo-quantitative verse) mentioned in the 332nd chapter of the Agnipurāṇa. The Agnipurāṇa deals with various subjects viz. literature, poetics, grammar, architecture in its 383 chapters and deals with the entire science of prosody (e.g., the lavaṇī metre) in 8 chapters (328-335) in 101 verses in total.

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Chandas (छन्दस्) refers to Sanskrit prosody and represents one of the six Vedangas (auxiliary disciplines belonging to the study of the Vedas). The science of prosody (chandas-shastra) focusses on the study of the poetic meters such as the commonly known twenty-six metres mentioned by Pingalas.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I

1) Lāvaṇī (लावणी) is the name of a work by Jinadāsa dealing with the Ethics section of Jain Canonical literature.—The Lāvaṇī (in Rajasthani) is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.

2) Lāvaṇī (लावणी) is another work by Akhara.—It contains general teaching about impermanence and invitation to awakeness. The material collected in the Koba database shows that these verses can be signed by Akhamal (var. Akhemal), by Akhapata, or be unsigned. The reading of the Udine manuscript is clear. So Aṣara is either another variant of these names or another person.

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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.

India history and geography

Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Dance: Classical Dance: Folk

Lāvaṇī is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra and a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of dholkī, a percussion instrument. Lāvaṇī is noted for its powerful rhythm and erotic sentiment. It has contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre. In Maharashtra and southern Madhya Pradesh, it is performed by the female performers wearing nine-yard long saris. The songs are sung in a quick tempo.

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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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Lavani [लवणी] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Annona reticulata L. from the Annonaceae (Sugar-apple) family having the following synonyms: Annona humboldtiana, Annona humboldtii. For the possible medicinal usage of lavani, 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) Lavani in India is the name of a plant defined with Annona reticulata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Annona reticulata Vell. (among others).

2) Lavani is also identified with Rollinia mucosa It has the synonym Annona obtusiflora Tussac (etc.).

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

· Flora Neotropica (1992)
· Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar (1948)
· Observationum Botanicarum (1764)
· Flore des Antilles (1808)
· Phytochemistry. (1997)
· Estudios sobre diversidad y ecología de plantas (1997)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Lavani, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

lavaṇī (लवणी).—f (lavaṇēṃ) The hollow under the bent body or any bent limb; the hollow of any bend or turning (as of a road); the recess of a flexure.

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lavanī (लवनी).—f S A sort of custard apple.

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lavanī (लवनी).—f Properly lavaṇī.

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lāvaṇī (लावणी).—f Verbal of lāvaṇēṃ q.v. 2 The setting of a field or plantation; the operations of setting and sowing: also the bringing of lands under cultivation. 3 A ballad or song of a particular kind; esp. sung by women. lāvaṇīcā That was originally planted or set: as opp. to wild or spontaneously growing.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

lāvaṇī (लावणी).—or lāvaṇī f The light- ing up or the time of lighting up in the evening.

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lavaṇī (लवणी).—f The hollow under the bent body.

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lāvaṇī (लावणी).—f A plantation. A kind of ballad or song.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Sanskrit dictionary

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

1) Lavanī (लवनी):—[from lavana > lava] f. Anona Reticulata, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

2) Lavaṇī (लवणी):—[from lavaṇa] f. ([gana] gaurādi) Name of various rivers, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

[Sanskrit to German]

Lavani 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.

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

1) Lavanī (लवनी):—(nf) butter.

2) Lāvanī (लावनी):—(nf) a kind of popular folk-song; ~[bāja] an adept in singing [lāvanī].

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Lavaṇi (ಲವಣಿ):—

1) [noun] radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance; lustre.

2) [noun] beauty; charm; liveliness.

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Lavaṇi (ಲವಣಿ):—

1) [noun] a particular mode or skill in fighting (in a battlefield).

2) [noun] a manner or style in singing.

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Lāvaṇi (ಲಾವಣಿ):—[noun] a kind of ballads, sung usu. as a folk song with a rustic tune; a folk-ballad.

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Lāvaṇi (ಲಾವಣಿ):—

1) [noun] a particular mode or skill in fighting (in a battlefield).

2) [noun] a manner or style in singing.

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Lāvaṇi (ಲಾವಣಿ):—

1) [noun] a contract by which one party (landlord or lessor) gives to another (tenant or lessee) the use and possession of lands, buildings, property, etc. for a specified time and for fixed payments; lease.

2) [noun] the payment to be mde by the lessee to the landlord as per this kind of lease.

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Lāvaṇi (ಲಾವಣಿ):—

1) [noun] a large number of people gathered together; a crowd; a multitude.

2) [noun] the act of joining, associting two or more things in a cohesive manner.

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Lāvaṇi (ಲಾವಣಿ):—[noun] a kind of medicinal herb.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Lava, Ni.

Starts with (+6): Lavania, Lavanialapani, Lavanibaja, Lavanidara, Lavanigara, Lavanige, Lavanigegollu, Lavanigegolu, Lavanijumpani, Lavanika, Lavanikamajyastitipana, Lavanikar, Lavanikara, Lavanike, Lavanima, Lavaniman, Lavanimandani, Lavanipaddhati, Lavanipatra, Lavanipatraka.

Ends with (+41): Akalavani, Alavani, Avakalavani, Bhullavani, Bolavani, Cahmaracalavani, Calavani, Camharacalavani, Cikhalavani, Dhapalavani, Galavani, Ghamandagulavani, Ghamatagulavani, Gholavani, Ghulavani, Gulavani, Hatahalavani, Hatalavani, Ilavani, Jhalavani.

Full-text (+21): Lagavana, Agrima, Lahani, Lavanisara, Loni, Lavane, Lavanike, Canakaloni, Lanca, Lavanibaja, Grishmaja, Phatakara, Matavala, Shiracashma, Kalagivala, Janujanghapotari, Lavanitupani, Rajabanasi, Nageshavala, Haradasavala.

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Triveni Journal

Indian Classical Music Today < [June 1939]

The Stage in Maharashtra < [September 1937]

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The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)

Chapter 332 - The metres of un-equal characteristics in the four quarters (viṣama)

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