Pushpaphala, Puṣpaphala, Pushpa-phala: 15 definitions
Introduction:
Pushpaphala means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
The Sanskrit term Puṣpaphala can be transliterated into English as Puspaphala or Pushpaphala, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Eä - Journal: The Knowledge of Anatomy and Health in Āyurveda and Modern MedicinePushpaphala (Benincasa cerifera a kind of gourd)
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPuṣpaphala (पुष्पफल) refers to “flowers and fruits”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.12.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “Then, the delighted lord of the mountains, took some fresh flowers and fruits with him [i.e., sat-puṣpaphala-saṃcaya] and approached Śiva along with his daughter. Approaching the lord of the three worlds, engaged in meditation and bowing to Him he mentally dedicated to Him, his wonderful daughter. Placing the fruits and flowers in front of Him and making his daughter stand before Him, the lord of the mountains spoke to Śiva:—[...]”.
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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraPuṣpaphala (पुष्पफल) refers to “flowers and fruits”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 15) (“On the nakṣatras—‘asterisms’”), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “Those who are born on the lunar day of Svātī will delight in keeping birds, deer, horses; will be grain merchants; dealers in beans; of weak friendship; weak, of abstemious habits and skilled tradesmen. Those who are born on the lunar day of Viśākhā will grow trees yielding red flowers and red fruits (rakta-puṣpaphala); be dealers in gingelly seeds, beans, cotton, black gram and chick peas and worshippers of Indra and Agni. [...]”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Puṣpaphala (पुष्पफल) refers to “flowers and fruit”, according to the Devyāmata (chapter 105).—Accordingly, [while describing the layout of the residence (gṛha) for the prāsādāśramin]—“[...] To the north is general storage. Not too far away, nor adjoining, is a secluded, sheltered lavatory building, aside from the residence. To the east should be made a copse, and trees with flowers and fruit (puṣpaphala-druma). [...]”.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPuṣpaphala (पुष्पफल) refers to “flowers and fruits (of a tree)”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “O beloved, how can a disciple achieve liberation if the teacher he has found is powerless? How can a tree whose roots have been cut bear flowers, fruit (puṣpaphala) or (anything) else? Anyone who has found a teacher like this is released from bondage. The disciple who has seen him should worship the teacher with all his feeling. [...]”.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgriculturePuṣpaphala (पुष्पफल) refers to “(all) flowers and fruits”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [As the Bhagavān gives instructions for protection of crops]: “[...] They will be well protected. There will be a sealing of the boundaries for all Nāgas: the slopes of the great fire-mountain will completely cover the four directions and the great fire blaze mass cloud that is the expanded [wings] of the Garuḍa speed bird, called a great mass, will cover the sky. It is there for the protection of all flowers and fruits (sarva-puṣpaphala). All Nāgas and so on will be burnt by that. All harmful Nāgas will be destroyed”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Pushpaphala in India is the name of a plant defined with Benincasa hispida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Benincasa cerifera Savi (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium, ed. 14 (1784)
· Flora Japonica (1784)
· Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. (1783)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Indian Journal of Pharmacology (2002)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pushpaphala, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPuṣpaphala (पुष्पफल).—the wood-apple tree.
Derivable forms: puṣpaphalaḥ (पुष्पफलः).
Puṣpaphala is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms puṣpa and phala (फल).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPuṣpaphala (पुष्पफल).—m.
(-laḥ) 1. Elephant or wood apple. 2. A pumpkin gourd. E. puṣpa a flower, and phala fruit.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryPuṣpaphala (पुष्पफल).—[neuter] blossom and fruit.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Puṣpaphala (पुष्पफल):—[=puṣpa-phala] [from puṣpa > puṣ] 1. puṣpa-phala m. Feronia Elephantum, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] Benincasa Cerifera, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] 2. puṣpa-phala n. f° and fruits, [Mahābhārata]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPuṣpaphala (पुष्पफल):—[puṣpa-phala] (laḥ) 1. m. Elephant or wood apple; pumpkin gourd.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPuṣpaphala (ಪುಷ್ಪಫಲ):—
1) [noun] the tree Feronia limonia ( = F. elephantum) of Rutaceae family.
2) [noun] its hard fruit; elephant apple.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pushpa, Phala.
Starts with: Pushpaphaladruma, Pushpaphalamu, Pushpaphalavant, Pushpaphalavat.
Ends with: Apushpaphala, Nagapushpaphala, Sarvapushpaphala.
Full-text (+3): Apushpaphalada, Pushpaphalavat, Pushpaphaladruma, Putpapalam, Sadapushpaphaladruma, Ucci, A-harita-parna-shaka-pushpa-phala-dugdha-dadhi-ghrita-takra-grahana, Apushpaphala, Ajata, Kurma, Aja, Shasha, Shakhin, Sancaya, Asra, Ganda, Kurmasra, Nisheka, Shashasra, Ajadugdha.
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