Peepal tree: Indian Hindu Dictionary II on Peepal tree

Peepal tree
Botanical name or the Latin name: Ficus religious
Name in "Sanskrit" language: Ashvattha
 
The "Peepal tree" or the "holy fig tree" is the most accepted botanical entity in the Hindu tradition. It is considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists and its name has been referred in the Vedas and hindu epics. The saints used to meditate sitting under this holy tree. It was only under the Peepal tree that Gautam Buddha (9th Avataar of Lord Vishnu) attained enlightenment and that particular tree was named as "Bodhi-brikhsa", the wisdom-tree. The Peepal is considered as a feminine to the masculine Banyan tree.
 
The tree grows in most parts of India, especially on the banks of rivers and large water bodies and are abundantly found in the forests on the lower slopes of the Himalayas, Orissa as well as in central India. The Peepal-bark has light gray color and is smooth and the leaves have a distinctive shape of heart and have long and tapering tips. The tree is also used in Ayurveda (the Indian branch of medical science dealing with natural plants and products). €€€

 

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The definition and meaning of Peepal tree is extracted from the home page of Garoi Ashram.
 
"Shri Gobardhana Pitha Garoi Ashram is situated in the village of Garoi, Jagatsinghpur district of Orissa - an eastern state of India. The place, which is relatively unknown, has a high spiritual importance as it is witness to "Sadhana" of some of the revered masters."
 
Please visit http://www.garoiashram.org for more information.
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