Pepa, Pepā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pepa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Pepa refers to a type of string instrument common to the region of Assam.—Indian classical Music is highly influenced by the Nāṭyaśāstra, the Saṃgītaratnākara etc. As the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa follows the Nāṭyaśāstra in a great extent, this work also influences somehow the Indian classical Music. [...] Some indigenous instruments of Assam can also be classified under these four kinds of instruments as stated in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa. Instruments like pepā, etc. fall under the category of suṣira i.e., wind instrument.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Pepa in India is the name of a plant defined with Calamus rotang in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Palmijuncus monoecus Kuntze (among others).
2) Pepa is also identified with Calamus viminalis It has the synonym Palmijuncus fasciculatus (Roxb.) Kuntze (etc.).
3) Pepa in South America is also identified with Saccharum officinarum It has the synonym Saccharum officinarum var. otaheitensa Hassk., nom. illeg., non Saccharum officinarum var. otaheitense Roem. & Schult. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Berberides Americae Australis (1857)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden (Calcutta) (1908)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1817)
· Öfversigt af Förhandlingar: Kongl. Svenska VetenskapsAkademien (1855)
· FBI (1896)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’, ed. 1820 (1820)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pepa, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pepa de danta, Pepabettamu, Pepakki, Pepal, Pepalut, Pepamdi, Pepani, Pepapati, Pepar, Pepara, Peparakku, Peparaveta, Pepare, Pepare kurung, Peparu bendang, Peparva, Pepaya.
Ends with: Lehua pepa.
Full-text: Lehua pepa, Pepa de danta.
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Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
3. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa and Modern Music < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)