Maruvaka, Marūvaka: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Maruvaka 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)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaMaruvaka (मरुवक) refers to a type of spices according to Arthaśāstra II.15.21, and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—Arthaśāstra refers to the spices like śṛṅgibera, ajāji, kirītatikta, gaura, sarṣapa, kustumaburu, coraka, damanaka, maruvaka, śigru, harītakī and meṣaśṛṅga.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMaruvaka [मरुवक] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Origanum vulgare L. from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family having the following synonyms: Origanum creticum, Origanum officinale, Origanum orientale. For the possible medicinal usage of maruvaka, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Maruvaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum basilicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plectranthus barrelieri Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tabl. École Bot. (1804)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1785)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1986)
· Mant. Pl. (1767)
· Beskr. Guin. Pl. (1827)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1917)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Maruvaka, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMarūvaka (मरूवक).—a. Terrible, formidable.
-kaḥ 1 A kind of plant (Marjoram) and flower also; नित्योत्संधौ नवमरुबके वर्तते पुष्पकार्यम् (nityotsaṃdhau navamarubake vartate puṣpakāryam).
2) A variety of lime.
3) A tiger.
4) Rāhu.
5) A crane.
See also (synonyms): marūbaka.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryMaruvaka (मरुवक).—m.
(-kaḥ) 1. A large thorny shrub, (Vangueria spinosa.) 2. A species of basil (Ocymun.) described as having small leaves and red flowers. 3. A variety of the citron or lime, said to be a thorny plant, and to bear a small fruit. 4. A flower, (Artemisia vulgaris.) 5. A tiger. 6. The ascending node. 7. A crane. E. maru a sandy or dry soil, vā to grow or go, aff. ka, and kan, added; it sometimes occurs, marūvaka .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Maruvaka (मरुवक):—[from maruva] m. (also baka) a kind of flower, [Bālarāmāyaṇa v, 35]
2) [v.s. ...] (only [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]) marjoram
3) [v.s. ...] a kind of Ocimum
4) [v.s. ...] Vanguieria Spinosa
5) [v.s. ...] Clerodendrum Phlomoides
6) [v.s. ...] a crane
7) [v.s. ...] a tiger
8) [v.s. ...] Rāhu or the ascending node personified
9) [v.s. ...] mfn. terrible.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryMaruvaka (मरुवक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. A large thorny shrub (Vangueria spinosa); a sort of basil; of lime; a flower; a tiger; ascending node; a crane.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMaruvaka (ಮರುವಕ):—[noun] = ಮರುಗ [maruga].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Maruvakam, Maruvakankapattiram, Maruvakatti.
Full-text (+17): Kulasaurabha, Dalamala, Maruvakam, Maruttaka, Maruva, Samirana, Surahva, Shuklapushpa, Kharapattra, Marakkarai, Pandura, Pandara, Marava, Varota, Bijapushpa, Marubaka, Kharapushpa, Pinditaka, Kulaka, Shitalaka.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Maruvaka, Marūvaka; (plurals include: Maruvakas, Marūvakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 202 - Different flowers used in Worship (puṣpa-adhyāya)
Chapter 363 - The words denoting earth, city, forest and herbs
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXVII - The Ananga trayodasi Vratam < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 50 - Śukra learns Mṛtasañjīvanī lore < [Section 2.5 - Rudra-saṃhitā (5): Yuddha-khaṇḍa]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 15 - The Superintendent of Store-house < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)