Shyamalata, Śyamalatā: 8 definitions
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Shyamalata means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Śyamalatā can be transliterated into English as Syamalata or Shyamalata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: Economic Life In Ancient India (as depicted in Jain canonical literature)Śyamalatā (श्यमलता) refers to a type of flower (puṣpa) commonly used in for personal and commercial purposes in ancient India. People were fond of flowers. The groves and gardens were maintained for recreational purpose. The Jain canonical texts frequently mention different horticulture products viz. fruits, vegetables and flowers which depict that horticulture was a popular pursuit of the people at that time. Gardens and parks (ārāma, ujjāṇa or nijjaṇa) were full of fruits and flowers of various kinds which besides yielding their products provided a calm andquiet place where people could enjoy the natural surroundings.
The flowers (e.g., Śyamalatā) fulfilled the aesthetic needs of the people. At the same time they had an economic importance in as much as some people depended on its trade. It is mentioned that people of Koṅkaṇa maintained themselves by selling fruits and flowers. (see Bṛhatkalpasūtra) Flower garlands and bouquet of various designs were prepared and sold. Saffron (kuṃkuma or kesara) was an important flower product. It yielded a good income to the producers. The flower attracted the bees who yielded honey (mahu, sanskrit: madhu) of different varieties, e. g. macchiya, kuṭṭiya, bhāmara, etc.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsShyama-lata [শ্যামা লতা] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Ichnocarpus frutescens (L.) W. T. Aiton from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Apocynum frutescens, Echites frutescens, Quirivelia frutescens. For the possible medicinal usage of shyama-lata, 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.
Shyamalata [श्यामलता] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.
Shyamalata [श्यामलता] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Shyama-lata [ଶ୍ଯାମ ଲତା] in the Odia language, ibid. previous identification.
Shyamalata [श्यामलता] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Shyamalata in India is the name of a plant defined with Ichnocarpus frutescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echites caudatus Blanco, nom. illeg. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1895)
· Hortus Kewensis (1811)
· Obs. Pl. Nov. (1871)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1804)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Shyamalata, for example side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚyāmalatā (श्यामलता).—f.
(-tā) A climbing plant, (Ichnocarpus frutescens.) E. śyāma and latā a creeper
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Śyāmalatā (श्यामलता):—[=śyāma-latā] [from śyāma] a f. a kind of climbing plant (= sārivā or Echites Frutescens, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]), [Kālidāsa]
2) [=śyāmala-tā] [from śyāmala > śyāma] b f. ([Naiṣadha-carita]) ([Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]) blackness, dark colour.
3) Śyāmālatā (श्यामालता):—[=śyāmā-latā] [from śyāmā > śyāma] f. ([probably]) = śyāma-l, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚyāmalatā (श्यामलता):—[śyāma-latā] (tā) 1. f. A creeper, Ichnocarpus frutescens.
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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.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryŚyāmalatā (श्यामलता):—n. blackness; darkness;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shyama, Shyamala, Lata, Ta.
Full-text: Cihnadharini, Samalata, Gopavalli, Mahaushadhi, Palinda, Dirghamula, Ananta, Subhadra.
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