Suman, Sumān: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Suman means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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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In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismSumān (सुमन): Son of Asamanja.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Suman in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum sambac in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mogorium undulatum (L.) Lam. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1844)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Biodiversidad del estado de Tabasco (2005)
· Journal of Fujian Agricultural College (1992)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Suman, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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 dictionarySuman in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a flower; (a) favourably disposed; happy; ~[ska] happy, pleased..—suman (सुमन) is alternatively transliterated as Sumana.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+111): Cu-mantirampotu, Cumanacam, Cumanai, Cumankai, Cumankalam, Cumankalippirarttanai, Cumanta, Samantakuta, Suman Sutta, Sumana, Sumana Rajakumari Sutta, Sumana Vagga, Sumanabha, Sumanabhadda, Sumanabhadra, Sumanacandra, Sumanacandrasuri, Sumanadama, Sumanadamadayaka, Sumanadeva.
Ends with: Amshuman, Ashuman, Kacuman, Khungsuman, Shiv-suman, Suvedagusuman, Vasuman.
Full-text: Sumana, Shiv-suman, Ayavuyir.
Relevant text
Search found 6 books and stories containing Suman, Sumān; (plurals include: Sumans, Sumāns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 19 - Country of Hwuh-lo-mo (Garma) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Chapter 20 - Country of Su-man (Suman and Kulab) < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Panna, The Nurse < [January – March, 1978]
Review < [January 1959]
Pattabhi-Patriot and Nation-Builder < [October – December, 1980]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.162.7 < [Sukta 162]
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)
Chapter 2a - Ashoka the great (273 B.C.–232 B.C.)
Chapter 8 - King Dutthagamani of Sinhala (Sri-Lanka) (101 B.C.–77 B.C.)
Chaitanya's Life and Teachings (by Krishna-das Kaviraj)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter CXII < [Book XVI - Suratamañjarī]