Putramjiva, Putraṃjīva: 7 definitions
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Putramjiva 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPutraṃjīva (पुत्रंजीव) refers to one of the thirty-six sacred trees, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “According to the Kula teaching (these) [i.e., Putraṃjīva] are the most excellent Kula trees that give accomplishments and liberation. (They are full of) Yoginīs, Siddhas, Lords of the Heroes and hosts of gods and demons. One should not touch them with one’s feet or urinate and defecate on them or have sex etc. below them. One should not cut etc. or burn them. Having worshipped and praised them regularly with their own flowers and shoots, one should always worship the Śrīkrama with devotion with their best fruits and roots. [...]”.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPutranjiva in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Putranjiva roxburghii from the Putranjivaceae (Puranjiva) family having the following synonyms: Drypetes roxburghii, Nageia putranjiva. For the possible medicinal usage of putranjiva, 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.
Putranjiva in the Gujarati language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Putranjiva in India is the name of a plant defined with Putranjiva roxburghii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pycnosandra timorensis Blume (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tent. Fl. Nap. (1826)
· Journal of the Faculty of Science, University of Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. (1954)
· Prodr. (1866)
· Linnaea (1841)
· Das Pflanzenreich (1922)
· Kew Bulletin (1975)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Putranjiva, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, 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 dictionaryPutraṃjīva (पुत्रंजीव).—Name of a plant (from its seeds or flowers are made garlands and worn to keep children in good health).
Derivable forms: putraṃjīvaḥ (पुत्रंजीवः).
See also (synonyms): putraṃjīvaka.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryPutraṃjīva (पुत्रंजीव):—[=putra-ṃ-jīva] [from putra] m. ‘giving life to children’, Putranjiva Roxburghii (from its seeds are made necklaces which are suppose, to keep children in good health), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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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 corpusPutraṃjīva (ಪುತ್ರಂಜೀವ):—[noun] = ಪುತ್ರಂಜೀವಿ [putramjivi].
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: Jiva.
Starts with: Putramjivaka.
Full-text (+76): Shlipadapaha, Tapasataru, Garbhakara, Yashtipushpa, Kumarajiva, Jivaputraka, Putrajiva, Garbhada, Sutajivaka, Karippalai, Siddhida, Pautrajivika, Putrajivah, Karupala, Putijia, Putrajivika, Kuduru, Irukolli, Arthasadhaka, Akshaphala.
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