Pindara, Piṇḍāra, Pimdara: 14 definitions
Introduction:
Pindara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesPiṇḍāra (पिण्डार) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. V.103.14) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Piṇḍāra) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Isvara Samhita Vol 5Piṇḍāra (पिण्डार) or Piṇḍaraka refers to “areca nut” and is used in oblation offerings, according to verse 25.137-141a of the 8th-century Īśvarasaṃhitā. Accordingly, “... they [eg., piṇḍaraka] are already cooked, filling the cooking vessels (sthālī) and dishes (śarāva) are to be kept in all broad frying vessels (ambarīṣa). They are to be placed on vessels (pātra) smeared with (within) ghee (ghṛta), are hot and are to be spread out there. They which are heated and made greasy with powdered peppers, jīraka and ghee are to be stirred again and again with ladle. They are to be kept in vessels covered with clothes etc”.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaPiṇḍāra (पिण्डार) [=piṇḍārapatrika-uttama] is the name of an ingredient used in the treatment of Rājilā-snake-bites, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—The tenth Adhyāya prescribes antidotes for Rājilā snake venom.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse X.29b-32: “[...] The sweat must be removed with water to which Piṇḍāra patrikā and Kaṇṭa have been added. Āmalakī must be placed on the head during bath in the morning”.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPindara [پنڐارا] in the Urdu language is the name of a plant identified with Mallotus nudiflorus (L.) Kulju & Welzen from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family having the following synonyms: Trewia nudiflora, Mallotus cardiophyllus, Rottlera indica. For the possible medicinal usage of pindara, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Pindara in India is the name of a plant defined with Tamilnadia uliginosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gardenia pomifera Wall., nom. nud. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bull. Bot. Surv. Ind. (1962)
· Prod. (DC.) (1830)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Society of the University of Saugar (1958)
· Numer. List (8296)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1824)
· Encycl. (1812)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pindara, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPiṇḍāra (पिण्डार).—
1) A religious mendicant or beggar.
2) A cowherd.
3) A buffalo-herdsman.
4) The Vikaṅkata tree.
5) An expression of censure.
Derivable forms: piṇḍāraḥ (पिण्डारः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPiṇḍāra (पिण्डार).—m.
(-raḥ) 1. A keeper or attendant on buffaloes. 2. A cowherd. 3. A beggar, a religious mendicant. 4. The vikankata tree, (Trewia mudiflora.) E. piṇḍa a heap, ṛ to go, aff. aṇ.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryPiṇḍāra (पिण्डार).—[masculine] [Name] of a serpent-demon.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Piṇḍāra (पिण्डार):—[from piṇḍ] m. a beggar, religious mendicant, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] a buffalo-herdsman or cowherd, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] Trewia Nudiflora, [Varāha-mihira]
4) [v.s. ...] an expression of censure, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] Name of a Nāga, [Mahābhārata]
6) [v.s. ...] n. a kind of vegetable, [Bhāvaprakāśa]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPiṇḍāra (पिण्डार):—[piṇḍā+ra] (raḥ) 1. m. A buffalo-keeper. a. A beggar; a cowherd; a tree.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Piṇḍāra (पिण्डार) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Piṃḍāra.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryPiṃḍāra (पिंडार) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Piṇḍāra.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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The Structural Temples of Gujarat (by Kantilal F. Sompura)
1.13. Pre-Caulukyan temples at Pindara < [Appendix A - Description of some undescribed Temples in Gujarat]
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List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 139 - The Greatness of Agnipāleśvara < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
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