Sagar, Sagár: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Sagar means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi, 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.
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India history and geography
Source: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)Sagar is an archaeologically important site situated in Sagar district (Madhya Bharat), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Sagar there is a Sanskrit inscription on a slab above a panel of sculptures in a military mess house. It records a meritorious work (kīrtti) done by Kṛṣṇadevī of Loṇiya-vaṃśa, wife of Rājaputra Śrī-Deüka (?) of Kalāireya-vamśa, for the merit of her parents.
This inscription belongs to king Śaṅkaragaṇa of the Kalacurī dynasty.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSagar in the Gujarati language is the name of a plant identified with Tabernaemontana divaricata Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Tabernaemontana citrifolia, Tabernaemontana coronaria, Nerium coronarium. For the possible medicinal usage of sagar, 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) Sagar in India is the name of a plant defined with Tabernaemontana divaricata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ervatamia recurva Lace (among others).
2) Sagar in Tanzania is also identified with Corchorus trilocularis It has the synonym Corchorus gracilis R. Br. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Siam. (1939)
· Chem. Biodivers. (2004)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1963)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Guihaia (1986)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sagar, for example health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Sagar in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) the ocean, sea; ~[gami] sea-faring; -[samgama] estuary..—sagar (सागर) is alternatively transliterated as Sāgara.
2) Sagar in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a peg, (wine) cup..—sagar (सागर) is alternatively transliterated as Sāgara.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+156): Cakaraiyantu, Cakaram, Cakaranir, Cakarappirapai, Cakaratanam, Cakari, Cakarikam, Cakarttattirutiyai, Cakarupan, Sa-karmakakriyai, Sagar-abai, Sagar-gholah, Sagar-lata, Sagar-pathari, Sagar-tag, Sagara, Sagara Brahmadatta, Sagara-tata, Sagarabilu, Sagarabuddhi.
Ends with: Anandsagar, Anataratcakar, Dargo sagar, Dayasagar, Hamsagar, Himsagar, Mahaasaagar, Manikkavacakar, Mithasagar, Parippiracakar, Pariyacakar, Piratamacakar, Posagar, Surasagara.
Full-text: Sagara, Dargo sagar, Sagar-gholah, Sagar-lata, Sagar-pathari, Sagar-abai, Sagar-tag, Banda, Pahlechpur, Sangiraya, Riksha, Airikina.
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Search found 21 books and stories containing Sagar, Sagár; (plurals include: Sagars, Sagárs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Lakes or Rivers? < [July 1949]
Bharata Ratna Mokshagundam Visveswaraya < [April – June, 1998]
Our Words and Hearts are Common < [July – September, 2004]
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Archaeological sites in District South Twenty Four Parganas < [Chapter 4 - Distribution of Sites Yielding Jaina Remains]
Museum Collections or Recovered from Ponds < [Chapter 5 - Jaina Architectural and Sculptural Remains]
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
The Metal Art < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]
Phases of Excavations < [Chapter 1 - Sripura]
The backdrop of the Srikanthacarita and the Mankhakosa (by Dhrubajit Sarma)
Anumana in Indian Philosophy (by Sangita Chakravarty)
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
Origin and development of Sanskrit poetics < [Introduction]
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