Mocani, Mocanī, Mōcaṉi: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Mocani means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Mochani.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraMocanī (मोचनी) is the name of a vidyā subdued by Rāvaṇa, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.1 [origin of the rākṣasavaṃśa and vānaravaṃśa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, “[...] Rāvaṇa, knowing the highest good, not considering it worthless, remained motionless like a high mountain, absorbed in preeminent meditation. ‘Well done! Well done!’ was the cry of gods in the sky, and the Yakṣa-servants departed quickly, terrified. One thousand vidyās, the sky being lighted up by them, came to Daśāsya (=Rāvaṇa), saying aloud, ‘We are subject to you.’ [e.g., Mocanī, ...] great vidyās beginning with these were subdued by noble Daśāsya in just a few days because of his former good acts. [...]”.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Mocani in India is the name of a plant defined with Ceiba pentandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gossampinus alba Buch.-Ham. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium ed. 16 (1826)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1988)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1935)
· The Religion. (1971)
· Taxon (1979)
· The Tiv Tribe. (1933)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mocani, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryMocanī (मोचनी):—[from mocana > moca] f. a species of plant (= kaṇṭa-kāri), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryMocanī (मोचनी):—(nī) 3. f. Prickly nightshade.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mocanika, Mocaniriyacam, Mocaniryasa, Mocaniya.
Ends with: Bamdhavimocini, Bandhamocani, Kapalamocani, Nirmocani, Papamocani, Pramocani, Sarvaduhkhavimocani, Unmocani, Vimocani.
Full-text: Mocanika, Papamocani, Mocin, Vimocani, Pramocani.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Mocani, Mocanī, Mōcaṉi; (plurals include: Mocanis, Mocanīs, Mōcaṉis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.8.14 < [Chapter 8 - In the Story of the Yajña-sītās, the Glories of Ekādaśī]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 9 - The Procedure for Naivedya < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 1: Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest (introduction) < [Chapter II - Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Toxicology (Agadatantra) < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)