Shweta: 2 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. General definition
Biology
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Introduction:

Shweta 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

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Apam Napat: Indian Mythology

Shweta was the eldest son of King Virata, and thus heir-apparent to the Matsya Kingdom. He had an younger brother named Uttara, and a younger sister named Uttara.

After fighting valiantly in the battle of Kurukshetra, espousing the Pandava cause, he was slain.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Shweta [श्वेता] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Boerhavia erecta L. from the Nyctaginaceae (Bougainvillea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of shweta, 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.

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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.

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