Jonesia asoka: 2 definitions
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Jonesia asoka means something in 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraJonesia asoka (or Bassia latifolia) (in Sanskrit: Madhūka) represents one of the four types of Kṣīravṛkṣa (“milk-tree”), according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—[Cf. verse 6.9-15ab]—The mṛtyuvañcana rite begins with a preparatory fire oblation. It consists of standard ritual offerings such as honey, milk, and ghee. The fire is fueled by the wood of milk trees (kṣīravṛkṣa). Milk trees come in four types [e.g., Madhūka (Bassia latifolia or Jonesia asoka), ...]. All have white sap. They are used in rites of pacification and prosperity.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Jonesia asoka in English is the name of a plant defined with Saraca 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 Jonesia asoca sensu auct. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Species Plantarum.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jonesia asoka, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Act 10.8: The Sahā universe transforms into jewels < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XVII - Rāhula in a former life < [Volume III]
Chapter IX(a) - The Five Hundred Merchants (prose) < [Volume III]
Chapter XIV - The Jātaka of Nalinī (the king’s daughter) < [Volume III]
Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
2.4. Knowledge of Flora and Fauna < [Chapter 8 - Education, Literature, Sciences, Arts and Architecture]