Paripakvaphala, Paripakva-phala: 1 definition

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Paripakvaphala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient India

Paripakvaphala (परिपक्वफल) refers to “(naturally) ripened fruit”, according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “There is no wonder if a seed separated from a naturally ripened fruit (bhāva-paripakvaphala) is treated with a mixture of the oil of Alangium salviifolium and of Terminalia arjuna and sown in a heap of soil sprinkled with coconut water (gale water?) grows instantly without fail”.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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