Vanamalika, Vana-malika, Vanamālikā: 4 definitions
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Vanamalika 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsVanamālikā (वनमालिका) or Vanamālikāmudrā is the name of a Mudrā (“ritual hand-gestures”) mentioned in in chapter 13 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 [mudrā-adhyāya]: Kāśyapa asks what are the various types of mudrā-gestures, and Viśvāmitra complies by first defining mudrā as that by seeing which one derives pleasure (“mu-”) and then by counseling that whoever practices these mudrās must do so in secrecy (1-6). Thereupon he names and briefly describes how to perform a number of mudrās [e.g., vana-mālikā]
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Vanamalika in India is the name of a plant defined with Michelia champaca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sampacca suaveolens Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ill. Ind. Bot. (1831)
· Bulletin Scientifique de la France et de la Belgique (1895)
· Synopseos Plantarum (Persoon) (1806)
· Trans. Am. Phil. Soc.
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine (1880)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vanamalika, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vanamālikā (वनमालिका):—[=vana-mālikā] [from vana > van] f. a garland of wild flowers, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] yam, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] a kind of metre, [Piṅgala Scholiast, i.e. halāyudha [Scholiast or Commentator]]
4) [v.s. ...] Name of one of Rādhā’s female attendants, [Pañcarātra]
5) [v.s. ...] of a river, [Harivaṃśa]
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vana, Malika.
Starts with: Vanamalikamudra.
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Full-text: Vanamalikamudra, Mudradhyaya.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Vanamalika, Vana-malika, Vana-mālikā, Vanamālikā; (plurals include: Vanamalikas, malikas, mālikās, Vanamālikās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.4.17 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Verse 3.3.79 < [Part 3 - Fraternal Devotion (sakhya-rasa)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 18: Tricked by a sorcerer < [Chapter II - Marriages of Vasudeva with maidens]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
36. Description of Vishnu (rites and rituals) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]