Loko: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Loko means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Buddhist Information: A Survey of Paramattha DhammasLoko means the world;
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Loko in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Milicia excelsa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chlorophora alba A. Chev. (among others).
2) Loko in Thailand is also identified with Carica papaya It has the synonym Vasconcellea peltata A. DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1912)
· Voyage autour du Monde, entrepris par Ordre du Roi, … éxécuté sur les Corvettes de S. M. l’Uranie et la Physicienne … Botanique (1826)
· Contribution à l’Ethnographie des Kuta. (1974)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1869)
· Eclogae Plantarum Rariorum (1811)
· The Genera of North American Plants (1818)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Loko, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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 (+21): Loko-loko, Lokobua, Lokoddhara, Lokoddharaka, Lokoek, Lokoitwo, Lokoiwo, Lokojjhita, Lokoktamuktavali, Lokokti, Lokoktimuktavali, Lokoktishatakadvaya, Lokopacara, Lokopakara, Lokopakaraka, Lokopakaram, Lokopakari, Lokopakari-shastra, Lokopakarin, Lokopakroshana.
Ends with (+2): Abere oloko, Bohloko, Elloko, Eloko, Etokoloko, Idi idi maloko, Idihi maloko, Idisi maloko, Iloko, Itokoloko, Kotoloko, Loko-loko, Maloko, Moloko, Oloko, Sehloko, Seshoa-bohloko, Soloko, Tokoloko, Tubuloko.
Full-text (+56): Lujjati, Loko-loko, Gatanugatika, Olo loko loro, Dushprakasha, Samujyate, Avadavada, Dasyusat, Nirihika, Ghrata, Ayajna, Amosa, Abhissara, Kricchraprana, Janishya, Niviss, Trih, Praya, Vashya, Anapeta.
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Search found 56 books and stories containing Loko; (plurals include: Lokos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 8 - Fourteen unanswered questions < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
Part 2 - The benefits of exertion < [Chapter XXVI - Exertion]
II. Endowing the kṣetra with a special wisdom < [Part 1 - Eliminating the three poisons]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 174 - The Story of the Weaver-Girl < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 3.11.6 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (11): Saṅkhyā-samuddeśa (On Number)]
Verse 1.133 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
Verse 2.460-463 < [Book 2 - Vākya-kāṇḍa]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.1.15 < [Chapter 1 - Description of the Entrance in Vṛndāvana]
Verse 3.9.8 < [Chapter 9 - The Birth of Śrī Girirāja]
Verse 1.4.27 < [Chapter 4 - Description of Questions About the Lord’s Appearance]