Nakari, Ṅakārī, Nākari: 4 definitions
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Nakari means something in 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.
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In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Nakari or Āḻi refers to one of the 108 Vaishnava Divya Desam (divyadeśas or divyasthalas), located in the topographical division of Cōḻanāṭu (“Chola country”), according to the 9th century Nālāyirativviyappirapantam (shortly Nālāyiram).—Tradition would record the Vaiṣṇava divyadeśas or divyasthalas are 108. The divyadeśa is a base of the cult of Viṣṇu in Viṣṇuism [Vaiṣṇavism] tradition. The list of 108 [viz., Nakari] seems to have reached maturation by about the early 9th century CE as all the deśas are extolled in the hymns of the twelve Āḻvārs.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
1) Ṅakārī (ङकारी) refers to one of the “thousand names of Kumārī”, as mentioned in the Kumārīsahasranāma, which is included in the 10th chapter of the first part (prathamabhāga) of the Rudrayāmala-Uttaratantra: an ancient Tantric work primarily dealing with the practice of Kuṇḍalinī-yoga, the worship of Kumārī and discussions regarding the Cakras. This edition is said to be derived of the Rudrayāmalatantra and consists of 6000 verses in 90 chapters (paṭalas) together with the Saralā-Hindīvyākhyopetam (i.e., the Rudrayamalam Uttaratantram with Sarala Hindi translation).—Ṅakārī is mentioned in śloka 1.10.41.—The chapter notes that one is granted the rewards obtained by reciting the text even without the performance of pūjā (worship), japa, snāna (bathing) and puraścaryā.
2) Ñakārī (ञकारी) is another one of her names; mentioned in śloka 1.10.67.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Biology (plants and animals)
1) Nakari in India is the name of a plant defined with Aristolochia bracteata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Nakari is also identified with Heliotropium indicum It has the synonym Eliopia serrata Raf. (etc.).
3) Nakari is also identified with Neptunia triquetra It has the synonym Mimosa natans L.f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Report
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Species Plantarum.
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Journal of Botany (1841)
· Rapid Assessment Program Working Papers (1998)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nakari, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Nakari (நகரி) noun < nagarī.
1. City, capital; நகரம். (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு) [nagaram. (sudamaninigandu)]
2. Land belonging to Government; சர்க்கார்க்குரிய புறம்போக்கு. [sarkkarkkuriya purambokku.] (R. T.)
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Nakari (நகரி) noun < namaskārī. Indian worm-killer. See வறட்சுண்டி. (வைத்திய மலையகராதி) [varadsundi. (vaithiya malaiyagarathi)]
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Nākari (நாகரி) noun perhaps from nāgarī.
1. The Sanskrit script; தேவநாகரி. [thevanagari.]
2. cf. நாகரு. [nagaru.] A plant, common delight of the wood. See குருக்கத்தி. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [kurukkathi. (pingalagandu)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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