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Shamipatra, Śī貹ٰ, Shami-patra, Śī貹ٰ: 3 definitions

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Shamipatra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 terms Śī貹ٰ and Śī貹ٰ can be transliterated into English as Samipatra or Shamipatra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śī貹ٰ (शमीपत्र) refers to “leaves of the Śamī plant�, which are used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] with Śamī leaves (patra) he will secure salvation (mukti). With Mallikā flowers he will secure an auspicious woman (śܲ󲹳ٲ-ٰī)�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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: Shodhganga: The saurapurana - a critical study (shaivism)

Śī貹ٰ (शमीपत्र) refers to one of the various leaves and flowers used in the worship of Śiva, according to the 10th century ܰܰṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—The text refers the following flowers and leaves to be offered to Lord Śiva [viz., Śī貹ٰ][...]. It is stated that if a person offers these flowers to Lord Śiva, planting himself, the Lord Himself receives those flowers.

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Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)

: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭu

Śī貹ٰ (शमीपत्र�) is another name for , a medicinal plant identified with Mimosa pudica Linn. or “sensitive plant� from the Fabaceae or “legume� family of flowering plants, according to verse 5.103-106 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fifth chapter (貹貹ṭād-) of this book enumerates sixty varieties of smaller plants (ṣu-ṣu貹). Together with the names Śī貹ٰ and , there are a total of twenty-two Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.

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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.

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