Krishnabija, ṛṣṇaīᲹ, Krishna-bija: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Krishnabija 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.
The Sanskrit term ṛṣṇaīᲹ can be transliterated into English as Krsnabija or Krishnabija, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsṛṣṇaīᲹ (कृष्णबी�) or ṛṣṇaīᲹmantra is the name of a Mantra discussed in chapter 26 of the Śṣaṃh: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses narrated by Śeṣa (=Ananta) to Nārada and dealing primarily with the use of the appropriate mantras for various occasions such as ᲹⲹԳī celebrations.—Description of chapter 26: The śī峾īᲹԳٰ is here analyzed (1-11a), the 峾īᲹԳٰ (11b-15) and the ṛṣṇaīᲹ-Գٰ (16-26). Who is the man best suited for employing these mantras is described (27-48). The ԳԲDZԳٰ and yantra (49-71a) are discussed in terms of their prayogic utilities in begetting children.

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)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKrishnabija [कृष्णबीज] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Annona reticulata L. from the Annonaceae (Sugar-apple) family having the following synonyms: Annona humboldtiana, Annona humboldtii. For the possible medicinal usage of krishnabija, 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.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Krishnabija in India is the name of a plant defined with Annona reticulata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Annona reticulata Vell. (among others).
2) Krishnabija is also identified with Annona squamosa It has the synonym Xylopia frutescens Aubl. (etc.).
3) Krishnabija is also identified with Rollinia mucosa It has the synonym Annona obtusifolia DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Fl. Flumin. (1829)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1831)
· Journal of Natural Products (1990)
· Acta Horti Bergiani (1931)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Krishnabija, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, 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
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryṛṣṇaīᲹ (कृष्णबी�).—a watermelon.
Derivable forms: ṛṣṇaīᲹ (कृष्णबॶजम�).
ṛṣṇaīᲹ is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ṛṣṇa and īᲹ (बी�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ṛṣṇaīᲹ (कृष्णबी�):—[=ṛṣṇa-īᲹ] [from ṛṣṇa] m. ‘having a black seed�, a Moringa with red blossoms, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] n. a water-melon, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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: Krishna, Bija.
Starts with: Krishnabijah, Krishnabijamantra, Krishnabijartula.
Full-text: Krsnabijah, Krishnabijamantra, Krishnabijah.
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