Bhelasamhita, Bhelasaṃhitā, Bhela-samhita: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bhelasamhita 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: eScholarship: Gāruḍa Medicine (śaivism)Bhelasaṃhitā (भेलसंहिता), an ancient work that has survived in only one manuscript and another ninth century fragment, has few references to Gāruḍa-medicine. It has a chapter on the symptoms of poisoning and how to avoid it in the court setting (1,18), references to using snake venom to treat diseases of the stomach (6,13.34), and an interesting section on employing exorcists devoted to Rudra to counteract fevers (6,1.49–50).
Shaiva (शैव, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumBhelasaṃhitā (भेलसंहिता) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—med. Bc 404.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhela, Samhita.
Full-text: Bhela, Kshiravata, Kshirayashtika, Vibhitaki, Kshiraprakara, Haritaki, Kshira.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Bhelasamhita, Bhelasaṃhitā, Bhela-samhita, Bhela-saṃhitā; (plurals include: Bhelasamhitas, Bhelasaṃhitās, samhitas, saṃhitās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 8 - Caraka Samhita—A Redacted Treatise < [Part 1 - The History of Medicine in India]
Chapter 10 - The Pupils of Atreya < [Part 1 - The History of Medicine in India]
Chapter 4 - The Story of Atreya < [Part 1 - The History of Medicine in India]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
(a) Brief History of Āyurveda < [Chapter 2 - Background Information]
History of Indian Medicine (c): Shramanic Phase < [Chapter 2 - Background Information]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
The Identity of Ātreya < [Chapter 1]
Philosophy of Charaka-samhita (by Asokan. G)
Mind [in Charaka philosophy] < [Chapter 5 - The Complete Man]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 18 - Āyurveda Literature < [Chapter XIII - Speculations in the Medical Schools]