Svadurasa, Svādurasā, Svadu-rasa: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Svadurasa 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuSvādurasā (स्वादुरसा) is another name for Śatāvarī, a medicinal plant identified with Asparagus racemosus Willed. (or “buttermilk root”) from the Asparagaceae family of flowering plants, according to verse 4.116-119 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fourth chapter (śatāhvādi-varga) of this book enumerates eighty varieties of small plants (pṛthu-kṣupa). Together with the names Svādurasā and Śatāvarī, there are a total of thirty-two Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)Svādurasa (स्वादुरस) refers to “sweet taste”, as mentioned in verse 5.20 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] of sweet digestion and taste [viz., svādurasa], unctuous, vitalizing, augmentative of the elements, eliminative of wind and choler, viriligenic, phlegmatogenic, heavy, (and) cooling as a rule (is) milk. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSvādurasa (स्वादुरस) refers to “sweet juices” (suitable for a marriage ceremony)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched”).—Accordingly, as Himavat prepared the wedding of Menā and Śiva: “[...] Then he began collecting foodstuffs and other requisite articles intended for the performance of the marriage. [...] Tanks were built for butter, spirituous beverages, sweet juices (svādurasa) of various kinds and rice preparations of various sorts. Different kinds of pickles and side dishes were prepared that might appeal to Śiva’s Gaṇas and the gods. Different kinds of valuable garments purified in fire were kept ready. Gems and jewels of different kinds, gold, silver and other articles were gathered duly. [...]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchSvādurasa (स्वादुरस) refers to “agreeable tastes”, according to Hemacandra’s Yogaśāstra (12.22-25): “Always sitting comfortably in an isolated, very clean and beautiful place, [the Yogin] whose whole body has become relaxed from the top of his crown to the tips of his feet, [so that] even [if he is] looking at a beautiful form [or] even hearing a voice, melodious and pleasing to the mind, even smelling lovely smells, even eating agreeable tastes (svādurasa) [bhuñjāno rasān svādūn], even touching soft things [or] even not restraining the activity of his mind, his detachment is upheld and his confusion over sense objects is destroyed forever more. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Svadurasa in India is the name of a plant defined with Asparagus racemosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Asparagopsis javanica Kunth (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum. (1799)
· Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. (1810)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Bombay Fl. (1861)
· Malpighia (1937)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1991)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Svadurasa, for example health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySvādurasā (स्वादुरसा).—
1) the fruit of the hog-plum.
2) the Śatāvarī plant.
3) the root काकोली (kākolī).
4) spirituous liquor.
5) a grape.
Svādurasā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms svādu and rasā (रसा).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySvādurasā (स्वादुरसा).—f.
(-sā) 1. A medicinal root, commonly, Kakoli. 2. The fruit of the hog-plum. 3. Vinous liquor. 4. A grape. 5. The Satavari plant. E. svādu sweet, &c., and rasa juice.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySvādurasa (स्वादुरस).—f. sā, 1. the hog-plum. 2. a grape. 3. vinous liquor.
Svādurasa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms svādu and rasa (रस).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Svādurasa (स्वादुरस):—[=svādu-rasa] [from svādu > svād] mf(ā)n. having a sweet or agreeable taste, [Suśruta]
2) Svādurasā (स्वादुरसा):—[=svādu-rasā] [from svādu-rasa > svādu > svād] f. (only [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]) spirituous liquor
3) [v.s. ...] Asparagus Racemosus
4) [v.s. ...] a grape
5) [v.s. ...] the root of Spondias Mangifera
6) [v.s. ...] = kākolī.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionarySvādurasā (स्वादुरसा):—[svādu-rasā] (sā) 1. f. A medicinal root, Kākoli; the hog plum; vinous liquor; a grape.
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Partial matches: Svadu, Rasa, Raca, Svatu.
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