Significance of Vaca

Synonyms: Cow, Bovine, Cattle, Heifer, Bull

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Hindu concept of 'Vaca'

Hinduism Books

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
Ayurveda Books

From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra

(1) Vaca is used with Hingu as a paste for rubbing the body of a child affected by Skandapasmara, in a process called Utsadana.[1] (2) It is a drug that should be used daily with benefit in the manner of Avapida-Nasya for diseases like Apinasa and Puti-nasya.[2]

From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana

(1) Vaca is a drug mentioned as an errhine, which is utilized for its specific properties and effects on the body.[3]

From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

(1) This is an ingredient in Sanjivani Vati that is Medhya, and it has one or two unique therapeutic actions.[4]

From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana

(1) A compound of this, Tejovati, Patha, Sarjika and Yava-kshara, pasted together with honey is used.[5]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
Vaishnavism Books

From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)

(1) With a voice; indicates communication and the way messages or feelings are conveyed.[6]

From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) "vaca" signifies that Lord Ananta used words to communicate, indicating the method of his interaction with Kaliya.[7]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

The concept of Vaca in scientific sources

Science Books

Vaca, or VacA, is a cytotoxin produced by H. pylori after it adheres to epithelial cells. VacA amplifies the injurious effect on cells.

Significance in Health Sciences:
Health Sciences Books

From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics

(1) Once H. pylori adheres to the epithelial cell, it produces a direct injurious effect, which is amplified by production and release of this cytotoxin.[8]

Plural form: Vacas.