Sthalapadma, Sthala-padma: 11 definitions
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Sthalapadma means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म) refers to the “land-lotus”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.12.—Accordingly, after Himācala (i.e., Himālaya) brought his daughter (Pārvatī) before Śiva: “Then Śiva looked at her in the first flush of her youth. [...] Her two breasts resembling lotus-buds were stout, plump and firm. Her waist was slender and the curly locks of her hair shone well. Her feet resembled the land-lotus [i.e., sthalapadma-pratikaṣa-pādayugma] and were comely in appearance. She was competent to shake the minds of even the sages deeply engrossed in meditation, even at the very sight. She was a crest-jewel of all the maidens in the world”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
1) Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म) or Sthalapadmādya-ghṛta refers to one of the topics discussed in the Madhumatī, a Sanskrit manuscript ascribed to Nṛsiṃha Kavirāja collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)” by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—The Madhumatī manuscript, consisting of 5,586 ślokas (metrical verses), is housed in Dhaka with Babu Bhagavancandra Dasa Kaviraja. It seemingly addresses topics related to Medicinal, Herbal, and Iatrochemical preparations. The catalogue includes the term Sthalapadma-ādya-ghṛta in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—sthalapadmādyaghṛtavidhānam .
2) Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म) or Sthalapadmaghṛta also refers to one of the topics discussed in the Yogāmṛta, a large Ayurvedic compilation dealing with the practice of medicine and therapeutics authored by Gopāla Sena, Kavirāja, of Dvārandhā. It is dated to the 18th century and contains 11,700 ślokas.—The complete entry reads: sthalapadmaghṛtaṃ .
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म) refers to the plant Hibiscus mutabilis (a species of mallow), according to chapter 2.2 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—(cf. Agnipurāṇa 251.1-4).
Accordingly: “[...] Their (i.e., Ajita and Sagara) breasts resembled slabs of Svarṇaśaila, and their navels were very deep like the mind. Their legs were like the legs of a deer; and their feet had straight toes like the petals of the sthalapadma. Charming naturally and especially so because of youth, they were dear to young women, like gardens because of spring. [...]”.
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)
Sthalapadma in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Nervilia aragoana from the Orchidaceae (Orchid) family. For the possible medicinal usage of sthalapadma, 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.
1) Sthalapadma in India is the name of a plant defined with Alocasia macrorrhizos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Colocasia indica (Lour.) Kunth (among others).
2) Sthalapadma is also identified with Hibiscus mutabilis It has the synonym Gossypium barbadense L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enumeratio Plantarum Omnium Hucusque Cognitarum (1841)
· Tijdschrift voor Natuurlijke Geschiedenis en Physiologie (1842)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Litteratur, Theater und Mode (1829)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sthalapadma, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म).—a land-lotus; सरोजलक्ष्मीं स्थलपद्महासैः (sarojalakṣmīṃ sthalapadmahāsaiḥ) Bhaṭṭikāvya 2.3.
Derivable forms: sthalapadmam (स्थलपद्मम्).
Sthalapadma is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms sthala and padma (पद्म).
Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म).—n.
(-dmaṃ) A shrub, (Hibiscus mutabilis.) E. sthala dry ground, and padma a lotus.
1) Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म):—[=sthala-padma] [from sthala > sthal] m. Arum Indicum, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] the flower of Hibiscus Mutabilis, [Pañcarātra; Bhaṭṭi-kāvya]
3) [v.s. ...] another plant (= chattra-pattra, tamālaka), [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म):—[sthala-padma] (dmaṃ) 1. n. A shrub, Hibiscus mutabilis.
Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म):—
1) m. Arum indicum [Ratnamālā im Śabdakalpadruma] —
2) n. die Blüthe von Hibiscus mutabilis [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 2, 4, 34.] [PAÑCAR. 1, 7, 26. 10, 51.] [Bhaṭṭikavya 2, 3.] — Vgl. sthalakamala .
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
Sthalapadma (स्थलपद्म):—n. land-lotus/lily;
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 (+0): Sthala, Padma.
Starts with (+0): Sthalapadmadi, Sthalapadmadighrita, Sthalapadmadya, Sthalapadmadyaghrita, Sthalapadmaghrita.
Full-text (+0): Pundariyaka, Sthalpadam, Sthalakamala, Sthalapadmaghrita, Drishtikrita, Sthalapadmadya, Sthalapadmadi, Prapaundarika, Padayugma, Pratikasha, Manaka, Pata, Hasa.
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Bhasa’s dramas (socio-cultural study) (by Dutta Pallabi)
Part 7 - Flora and Fauna (mentioned by Bhāsa) < [Chapter 2 - The Socio-Cultural Aspect]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 283 < [Tamil-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter xxviii < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter LXXV - Description of the final conflagration of the world < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter CXL - Workings of imagination < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 3: Personal description of of Ajita and Sagara < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 49 - Ilāvṛta sub-continent < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)