Ointment: 1 definition
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Ointment 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaOintments (and Magic) were traditionally prepared by professional artisans, as part of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Kaucumārayoga.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Full-text (+617): Alepa, Anjana, Vilepa, Yogarocana, Lepana, Lepa, Anji, Anjani, Anulepana, Aktu, Yakshakardama, Vilepana, Avalepa, Lipti, Anjanikari, Nayananjana, Mrakshana, Anulepa, Himataila, Anjanasiddhi.
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Search found 104 books and stories containing Ointment; (plurals include: Ointments). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.9. Pharmaceutical use of Anulepana (Unguents) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
3.6. Ornamental Painting < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
3.1. Use of Medicines (Introduction) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On root medicince, etc. < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]
On the four great references < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]
The story of King Bimbisāra < [8. Robes (Cīvara)]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Surgery (b): Foot Ailments < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Dermatology (d): Miscellaneous Skin Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Ophthalmology (Sālākiya) < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 10: Celebration by the people < [Chapter II - Birth of Ajita and Sagara]
Part 5: Vasudeva’s embassy for Kubera < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Part 20: Sanatkumāra’s installation as Cakravartin < [Chapter VII - Sanatkumāracakricaritra]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Vaśālobha: The second technique < [Chapter 3]
Concluding Remarks < [Chapter 5]
Medical treatment of Elephants < [Chapter 3]
Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
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