Kanavira, Kaṇavīrā, Kaṇavīra: 5 definitions
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Kanavira means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraKaṇavīrā (कणवीरा):—One of the three varieties of Manaḥśilā (‘realgar’), which is part of the uparasa group of eight minerals, according to the Rasaprakāśasudhākara: a 13th century Sanskrit book on Indian alchemy, or, Rasaśāstra. It has a highly red color (sometimes like copper).
Source: Indian Journal of History of Science: Rasaprakāśa-sudhākara, chapter 6Kaṇavīrā is a variety of Manaḥśilā (“Realger”).—It is highly red in colour or sometimes like copper in colour. It is also known as Rakta.
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykaṇavīra : (m.) the oleander.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryKaṇavīra, (Sk. karavīra) Nerium odorum, oleander, the flower of which is frequently used in the garland worn by criminals when led to the place of execution (cp. Rouse, J. trsl. IV. 119 and Mṛcchakaṭika X. beginning: diṇṇa-kalavīla-dāme. See also under kaṇṭha) Vism. 183 (n); DhsA. 317; SnA 283; VvA. 177; cp. next. (Page 178)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKaṇavīra (कणवीर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Karavīra.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kanaviraka, Kanaviram.
Full-text: Karavira, Manahshila, Kanaviram, Kaṇavera, Cingulaka, Makula, Virala, Manjetthaka.
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