pipal tree

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pipal tree

A child sits in the shade of a large pipal tree.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large, long-lived fig tree native to the Indian subcontinent (Ficus religiosa), characterized by its heart-shaped leaves with a distinctive, elongated tip. It is a significant tree in religious traditions, particularly Buddhism, and does not develop the aerial prop roots seen in the related banyan tree.

Examples of Usage
  • The pipal tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment is known as the Bodhi Tree.
  • Villagers often gather in the shade of the ancient pipal tree in the center of the town.
  • Many temples in India and Nepal have a sacred pipal tree growing within their grounds.
Advanced Usage
  • "to meditate under a pipal tree": This phrase directly references the historical and spiritual practice associated with the tree's significance in Buddhism.
    • The ascetic sought a quiet place to meditate under a pipal tree.
Variants and Related Words
  • Peepul tree (n): An alternative common name for the same tree ().
  • Bodhi tree (n): A specific term for a pipal tree that is revered as a descendant or representative of the original tree under which the Buddha found enlightenment.
  • Sacred fig (n): A direct descriptive name for the species.
Synonyms
  • Bo tree: Another name for the Bodhi tree, a sacred pipal.
  • Ficus religiosa: The formal, botanical Latin name for the species.
Related Phrases
  • Under the Bodhi tree: A set phrase denoting the location of the Buddha's enlightenment and, by extension, a place of profound spiritual realization.
    • The story of his awakening under the Bodhi tree is central to Buddhist teachings.
pipal tree

A child sits in the shade of a large pipal tree.

Noun
  1. fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists

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