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Depression 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.
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga: Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Manas Roga (Mental Disorders)Depression is denoted by the Sanskrit term Cintā (Chinta) and refers to a mental function described in Ayurveda.—Present era is the era of psychiatric problems. The diseases primarily due to involvement of rajas and tamas, which are considered as true manas-rogas or manas-vikara these are perceived as a result of extreme involvement of mental function [e.g., Chinta (depression)] in its practical physiological function and hence require correlation.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text (+275): Visada, Oniyogu, Susti, Hridayashaithilya, Bhritarandhra, Avasada, Vaimanasya, Khancakhavala, Khancakhalaga, Namana, Dainya, Khabadakhubada, Oṇi, Ukharavakhara, Kharalakhoncara, Ukharapakhara, Ukharabakhara, Capali, Amtahkheda, Vikheda.
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Search found 134 books and stories containing Depression; (plurals include: Depressions). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Chapter 66 - On the features of the Horse (aśva-lakṣaṇa)
A Historical Study of Kaushambi (by Nirja Sharma)
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
5. Astrological Remedies for Mental Depression < [Chapter 9 - Contributions of Modern Astrology]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 4 - River and the topography of Vārāṇasī < [Chapter V - Rise of Vārāṇasī as a Nodal Centre]
Part 9 - Archaeological urban features of Vārāṇasī < [Chapter VI - Vārāṇasī: Emergence of the Urban Centre and Seat of Administration]
Part 7 - Functional role (of Rājagṛha and Vāraṇasī) < [Conclusion]
Different Aspects of Mindfulness (by Dhammasami)
Eudora Welty on the Woman’s Question < [October – December, 2006]
Philip Larkin, the Bard of Despair < [April – June, 2001]
Folly Unsmiling < [January – March, 2005]
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