Champak: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Champak means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisChampak (identified with Michelia champaca) was used in the process of organic plant mutagenesis by ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to produce flowers and fruits on other species of plants and trees: The term drumavichitrikaranam (“plant mutagenesis”) obtains its true meaning in the literal sense through this objective. Some of them are described in the Upavanavinoda of Śārṅgadhara: such as to grow Michelia champaca (Champak) flowers on Mimusops elengi (Spanish cherry).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChampak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) see [campa]..—champak (चंपक) is alternatively transliterated as Caṃpaka.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryChampak is another spelling for चम्पक [campaka].—n. Bot. 1. the tree michelia champaca and its fragrant yellowish-white flower; 2. an aromatic substance; 3. a species of banana;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Champaka, Champaka-shreshthikathanaka, Champakachaturdashi, Champakakusuma, Champakalu, Champakam, Champakamala, Champakapushpa, Champakapushpam, Champakarambha, Champakaranya, Champakavana, Champakavarna, Champakavati, Champakavimalaprabha, Champakeshvara, Champakmu, Champakosha.
Ends with: Orange champak.
Full-text (+4): Campaka, Orange champak, Kolusampige, Piriyacantecam, Ramatana, Punniyakantam, Irunti, Eccotu, Tuvirepari, Tipputpam, Catpatatiti, Amariyam, Kemdasampige, Canpakam, Vantuna-malarmaram, Cempottu, Kolasampige, Kanakacampaka, Michelia champaca, Vacanti.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Champak; (plurals include: Champaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Hitopadesha (English translation) (by Sir Edwin Arnold)
Chapter 3 - The Story of the Jackal, Deer, and Crow < [Book One - The Winning of Friends]
Two Poems from Sanskrit < [August 1947]
'In Ecstacy' < [November, 1928]
Kaka’s Song of the Woods < [October – December, 1986]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1. Materials for Cosmetics (Introduction) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (d): Flowers (Puṣpa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
The Jaina Temple of Choudhury Bazar, Cuttack City < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Secular and Religious Figurines and Motifs in Jain Art < [Chapter 5]
Jain Iconography in Odisha (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Vada-Tirumullaivayil < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]