Devanagari: बिम्ब ISO15919: bimba

The fruit of the Noble Bottle tree which is red when ripe.

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Bimba is the Hindi name for the Ivy Gourd (Coccinia grandis). It is a tropical vine whose small, oblong fruits turn a vibrant red colour when fully ripe. Bimba refers to the original object that casts a reflection. The reflection itself is called pratibimb.

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Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 10