Vishaharana, Viṣaharaṇa, Visha-harana: 2 definitions
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Vishaharana 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.
The Sanskrit term Viṣaharaṇa can be transliterated into English as Visaharana or Vishaharana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaViṣaharaṇa (विषहरण) refers to a series of Mantras used in the treatment of (snake) venom, as described in the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—The decoded mantras are for those aspirants who may use it under the guidance of an able / qualified preceptor after due procedures of initiation or dīkṣā.
The various Viṣaharaṇa Mantras described are:
- ananta-viṣaharaṇa-mantra (VII.1-3);
- vāsuki-viṣaharaṇa-mantra (VII.5-6);
- takṣaka-viṣaharaṇa-mantra (VII.8-9);
- kārkoṭaka-viṣaharaṇa-mantra (VII.11-3);
- padma-viṣaharaṇa-mantra (VII.14-6ab);
- mahāpadma-viṣaharaṇa-mantra (VII.17- 9ab);
- śaṅkhapāla-viṣaharaṇa-mantra (VII.20cd);
- gulika-viṣaharaṇa-mantra (VII.25-7 ab);
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: OAPEN: Reverberations of Dharmakīrti‘s Philosophy (sh)Viṣaharaṇa (विषहरण) (Viṣāpahāra) refers to the “removal of poison”, according to Sarvajñānottara Vidyāpāda 8-9.—Poison was a stock example for the Saiddhāntikas. In the Sarvajñānottara we read: “Just as the toxicologist, through the power of visualizations and seed-mantras, effects the removal of poison (viṣaharaṇa), so the Ācārya effects a disjunction with the bonds through Śaiva [initiation] rituals. Just as a suppression of poison [takes place] by the power of mantras and herbs, so there takes place a suppression of all bonds through initiation”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Visha, Harana.
Starts with: Vishaharanamantra.
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