Putrajiva, Putrajīva: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Putrajiva 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Mantra-sādhana: Chapter One of the KakṣapuṭatantraPutrajīva (पुत्रजीव) refers the seed of Putranjiva Roxburghii of which is made a rosary bead used for all kinds of rituals, while performing mantrasādhana (preparatory procedures) beginning with japamālā, according to the Kakṣapuṭatantra verse 1.44. Accordingly, “it is said that a rosary made of coral beads is for the sārasvatī (acquiring eloquence); the same rosary or a rosary made of ruby is for vaśya (controlling others); and a rosary of putrajīva is for all kinds of ritual”.
Note: Putrajīva is a moderate-sized, evergreen tree, growing up to 12 m in height.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPutrajiva in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Monoon longifolium (Sonn.) B.Xue & R.M.K.Saunders from the Annonaceae (Sugar apple) family having the following synonyms: Polyalthia longifolia, Unona longifolia, Uvaria longifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of putrajiva, 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)1) Putrajiva in India is the name of a plant defined with Polyalthia longifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Uvaria altissima Pennant, nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Putrajiva is also identified with Putranjiva roxburghii It has the synonym Purtranjiva amblyocarpa Müll.Arg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tent. Fl. Nap. (1826)
· Prodr. (1866)
· Journal of the Faculty of Science, University of Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. (1954)
· Linnaea (1841)
· Mus. Bot. (1856)
· Kew Bulletin (1975)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Putrajiva, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, 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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryPutrajīva (पुत्रजीव):—[=putra-jīva] [from putra] [wrong reading] for
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Putrajivah, Putrajivak chhal.
Ends with: Amani-putrajiva.
Full-text: Putramjiva, Apatyasiddhikrit, Apatyajiva, Pautrajivika, Jivaputraka, Amani-putrajiva, Sarasvati, Inguda, Vashya, Jiva.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Putrajiva, Putrajīva, Putra-jiva, Putra-jīva; (plurals include: Putrajivas, Putrajīvas, jivas, jīvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
37. Polyalthia longifolia, Benth and Hk. f. < [Annonaceae (custard apple family)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.119 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]
Shiva Gita (study and summary) (by K. V. Anantharaman)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 10 - The Concluding Rites in the Lord’s Worship < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Chapter 1 - Increase in the Height of Vindhya < [Section 1 - Pūrvārdha]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 6 - The origin and activities of Alakṣmī < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 85 - The glory of the five-syllabled Mantra (pañcākṣara-māhātmya) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 22 - Paraśurāma’s penance (a) < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]