Vasaha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vasaha means something in 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Vasaha in India is the name of a plant defined with Crateva nurvala in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crateva lophosperma Kurz (among others).
2) Vasaha is also identified with Crateva religiosa It has the synonym Crataeva adansonii DC. (etc.).
3) Vasaha is also identified with Crateva tapia It has the synonym Cleome arborea Kunth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1942)
· Harvard Papers in Botany (2008)
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1909)
· Symbolae Botanicae (Vahl) (1794)
· Biol. Journal of the Linnean Society (1970)
· Dissertatio … De Plantis Esculentis Insularum Oceani Australis (1786)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vasaha, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Vasaha (वसह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vṛṣabha.
2) Vasāhā (वसाहा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Prasādhā.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vasahata, Vasahattu, Vasahatu, Vasahatugara, Vasahatugiri, Vasahatushahi.
Ends with: Adhvasaha, Avasaha, Devasaha, Dvandvasaha, Pariyavasaha, Sarvasaha, Sarvvasaha, Sattvasaha, Satvasaha, Uvasaha, Vishvasaha.
Full-text: Prasadha, Vrishabha, Aranakalpa, Arana.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Vasaha, Vasāhā; (plurals include: Vasahas, Vasāhās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.15.72 < [Chapter 15 - Descriptions of Mādhavānanda’s Realization]