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'''''Kalpavriksha''''' or '''''Kalpataru''''' is a wish-fulfilling divine tree from the [[ |
'''''Kalpavriksha''''' or '''''Kalpataru''''' is a wish-fulfilling divine tree which is a common trope from the earliest Sanskrit classical sources onwards – see [[Ṛg Veda]] (1.75; 17.26). Along with the [[kāmadhenu]], the wish-giving cow, the [kalpavṛkṣa] originated during the ''[[Samudra manthan]]'' or "churning of the milk ocean", and the King of the gods, [[Indra]] took it to the heavens where it resides in his paradise. There is no attested Sanskrit source conclusively identifying the mythological wish-giving tree (by any name, see below) with any real, known tree. However, '''''kalpavṛkṣa''''' can figuratively refer to source of bounty. In India, therefore, the [[Coconut tree]] is conventionally known by the synonym ''kalpataru'' on account of its ability to amply provide for human needs. |
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Other attested synonyms include: '''''kalpataru''''' '''''kalpadruma''''' and '''''kalpapāda'''''. |
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Revision as of 15:02, 12 November 2006
Kalpavriksha or Kalpataru is a wish-fulfilling divine tree which is a common trope from the earliest Sanskrit classical sources onwards – see Ṛg Veda (1.75; 17.26). Along with the kāmadhenu, the wish-giving cow, the [kalpavṛkṣa] originated during the Samudra manthan or "churning of the milk ocean", and the King of the gods, Indra took it to the heavens where it resides in his paradise. There is no attested Sanskrit source conclusively identifying the mythological wish-giving tree (by any name, see below) with any real, known tree. However, kalpavṛkṣa can figuratively refer to source of bounty. In India, therefore, the Coconut tree is conventionally known by the synonym kalpataru on account of its ability to amply provide for human needs.
Other attested synonyms include: kalpataru kalpadruma and kalpapāda.
Reference
- Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dhallapiccola
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