Damanaka: 18 definitions
Introduction:
Damanaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi, 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
Chandas (prosody, study of Sanskrit metres)
Source: Shodhganga: a concise history of Sanskrit Chanda literature1) Damanaka (दमनक) refers to one of the 130 varṇavṛttas (syllabo-quantitative verse) dealt with in the second chapter of the Vṛttamuktāvalī, ascribed to Durgādatta (19th century), author of eight Sanskrit work and patronised by Hindupati: an ancient king of the Bundela tribe (presently Bundelkhand of Uttar Pradesh). A Varṇavṛtta (e.g., damanaka) refers to a type of classical Sanskrit metre depending on syllable count where the light-heavy patterns are fixed.
2) Damanaka (दमनक) refers to one of the 130 varṇavṛttas (syllabo-quantitative verse) dealt with in the second chapter of the Vṛttamuktāvalī, ascribed to Durgādatta (19th century), author of eight Sanskrit work and patronised by Hindupati: an ancient king of the Bundela tribe (presently Bundelkhand of Uttar Pradesh). A Varṇavṛtta (e.g., damanaka) refers to a type of classical Sanskrit metre depending on syllable count where the light-heavy patterns are fixed.
Chandas (छन्दस्) refers to Sanskrit prosody and represents one of the six Vedangas (auxiliary disciplines belonging to the study of the Vedas). The science of prosody (chandas-shastra) focusses on the study of the poetic meters such as the commonly known twenty-six metres mentioned by Pingalas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Damanaka (दमनक).—One of characters in a story, of Pañcatantra. (See Mitrabhedam).
2) Damanaka (दमनक).—A daitya (asura) Mahāviṣṇu in his incarnation as Matsya (Matsyāvatāra), killed this asura who was a dweller of the sea. Viṣṇu threw the body of the asura into the earth. By the touch of the Lord the body became fragrant and it was changed to a plant which is known as (Kozhunnu or Kozhuntu) Damanakam. (Skanda Purāṇa).
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.
Kavya (poetry)
Source: Wisdom Library: KathāsaritsāgaraDamanaka (दमनक) is the name of a jackal (jambuka) and minister of the lion king named Piṅgalaka, according to the Kathāsaritsāgara, chapter 59. Accordingly, “... there lived in a neighbouring wood a lion named Piṅgalaka, who had subdued the forest by his might; and that king of beasts had two jackals for ministers: the name of the one was Damanaka, and the name of the other was Karaṭaka”.
The story of Damanaka was narrated by Gomukha to Naravāhanadatta in order to demonstrate that “a man who conquers wrath will not be subject to grief; and a man who displays prudence is never harmed. Even in the case of animals prudence produces success, not valour”.
The Kathāsaritsāgara (‘ocean of streams of story’), mentioning Damanaka, is a famous Sanskrit epic story revolving around prince Naravāhanadatta and his quest to become the emperor of the vidyādharas (celestial beings). The work is said to have been an adaptation of Guṇāḍhya’s Bṛhatkathā consisting of 100,000 verses, which in turn is part of a larger work containing 700,000 verses.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval India1) Damanaka (दमनक) refers to a type of vegetable, according to the Kāmasūtra IV.1.29, and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—From the Kāmasūtra, it appears that kūṣmāṇḍa (pumpkin gourd), āluka (an esculent root), palaṃki (a pot herb), damanaka, āmrātaka, ervāruka (a kind of cucumber), trapusa (cucumber), bottle gourd and brinjal were in common use.
2) Damanaka (दमनक) refers to a type of spices according to Arthaśāstra II.15.21.—Arthaśāstra refers to the spices like śṛṅgibera, ajāji, kirītatikta, gaura, sarṣapa, kustumaburu, coraka, damanaka, maruvaka, śigru, harītakī and meṣaśṛṅga.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsDamanaka (दमनक) refers to a type of leaf used in the Damanāropaṇa “garlanding rites”, as discussed in chapter 26 of the Viśvāmitrasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2600 Sanskrit verses covering topics such as initiation (dīkṣā) and the construction, decoration and consecration of temples and icons, as well as routines of regular and special worship cycles.—Description of the chapter [damanāropaṇa-vidhi]: [...] Most of the other rituals connected with these damanāropaṇa rites are parallel to those enjoined for the kalhārakusumāropaṇa festivities already outlined. The main difference is in regard to the items offered: instead of flowers as before, here damana-leaves are given (4-73). After the Ācārya has been rewarded and the concluding services are done and rewards made, an eulogy of the celebration is given (74-88).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryDamanaka.—(SITI), a fragrant plant. Note: damanaka is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDamanaka in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Artemisia indica Willd. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Artemisia indica var. nepalensis, Artemisia asiatica. For the possible medicinal usage of damanaka, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Damanaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artemisia nilagirica (C.B. Clarke) Pampanini (among others).
2) Damanaka is also identified with Artemisia sieversiana It has the synonym Absinthium sieversianum Besser (etc.).
3) Damanaka is also identified with Artemisia vulgaris It has the synonym Artemisia vulgaris var. kamtschatica Besser, also kamschatica (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Turun Yliopiston Julkaisuja: Sarja A II, BiologiaGeographica (1982)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1987)
· Bulletin de la Société Impériale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1829)
· Research Bulletin (1970)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1838)
· Canadian Journal of Botany
If you are looking for specific details regarding Damanaka, for example side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarydamanaka (दमनक).—m S Southernwood, Artemisia abrotanum.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDamanaka (दमनक).—Name of a tree.
Derivable forms: damanakaḥ (दमनकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDamanaka (दमनक).—[damana + ka], m. A proper name, [Pañcatantra] 9, 19.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryDamanaka (दमनक).—[masculine] [Name] of a man & a jackal.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Damanaka (दमनक):—[from dam] m. Artemisia indica, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā lxxvii, 13; Bhaviṣya-purāṇa, khaṇḍa 1 & 2: bhaviṣya-purāṇa & bhaviṣyottara-purāṇa ii]
2) [v.s. ...] Name of a man, [Bharaṭaka-dvātriṃśikā iii]
3) [v.s. ...] of a jackal, [Pañcatantra i, 25/26.; Kathāsaritsāgara lx, 19 ff.]
4) [v.s. ...] (n.?) Name of a metre of 4 times 6 short syllables
5) [v.s. ...] of another of 4 lines of 10 short syllables and one long each.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Damanaka (दमनक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Damaṇaka, Damaṇaga, Damaṇaya.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryDamaṇaka (दमणक) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Damanaka.
Damaṇaka has the following synonyms: Damaṇaga, Damaṇaya.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDamanaka (ದಮನಕ):—
1) [noun] a man who brings another or others or a movement, struggle, etc. under control.
2) [noun] (fig.) a skilful, defrauding, deceitful man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Damanaka-caturdashi, Damanaka-parvan, Damanakah, Damanakam, Damanakari.
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Full-text (+43): Damanakam, Madanaka, Dalamala, Damanaga, Damanaya, Damanakah, Jivapushpa, Devashekhara, Damanaka-caturdashi, Pavitraka, Damanaka-parvan, Karataka, Danta, Gandhotkata, Kulapatra, Panduraga, Tapasvipattra, Tavanakam, Brahmajata, Apradhanata.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
46. Description of Vasantapuja (and Damanakotsava) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
13. Description of Kalasha-vidhi (rites with filled pots) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
8. Summary of the Kriya-pada of the Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati < [Chapter 2 - A Textual analysis]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 7 - Holy Rites for Special Attainments < [Section 3b - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Uttarārdha)]
Chapter 45 - The Procedure of Splitting Damanaka Grass < [Section 2 - Puruṣottama-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 9 - The Vulture’s Story < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 84 - The Damanaka Festival < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 87 - Monthly Offering of Flowers to Viṣṇu < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 92 - Rules for the Vow of Kārtika < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Panchatantra: A reflex of Arthashastra (by M. N. Indrani)
Summary of Chapter 1—Mitrabheda (Seperation of Friends) < [Chapter 3 - Contents of the Panchatantra]
Contents of Panchatantra < [Chapter 1 - A survey of the Niti-Katha-Sahitya]
The concept of Raja (King) < [Chapter 4 - Arthashastra and Panchatantra—a comparison]
Hitopadesha (English translation) (by Sir Edwin Arnold)
Chapter 3 - The Story of the Washerman's Jackass < [Book Two - The Parting of Friends]
Chapter 5 - The Story of the Terrible Bell < [Book Two - The Parting of Friends]
Chapter 4 - The Story of the Cat Who Served the Lion < [Book Two - The Parting of Friends]
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