Anulomana: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Anulomana means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Anulomana (अनुलोमन) refers to “regulation” (e.g., of the provocation and suppression of natural urges), mentioned in verse 4.24 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] and inasmuch as the wind is usually irritated by this (provocation and suppression of natural urges) in many ways, one shall apply to it food, drink, and medicine (suitable) for its regulation [viz., anulomana]”.
Note: Anulomana [anulomanam], (“for its regulation”) has been represented by a supine: mñam-par ’gyur-bar (“so that it becomes normal again”. Here and in translating the predicate NP have disregarded the terminative case-ending.
Anulomana (अनुलोमन):—[anulomanaṃ] Substances which restores & facilitates the physiological direction of various flows within the body like flatus and stool.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Anulomana (अनुलोमन) [=Anulomanatā?] refers to “conformity (to the training of disciple)”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] Thus he becomes one who subjugates the works of Māra (mārakarman). What then is the subjugation of the works of Māra? That by means of which none of Māra can find a weak point in the Bodhisattva. [...] (19) being angry about immoral beings (duḥśīla) is the work of Māra; (20) not respecting one who maintains the morality is the work of Māra; (21) conformity to the training of disciples (śrāvakaśikṣa-anulomanatā) is the work of Māra; (22) conformity to the way of isolated Buddhas is the work of Māra; [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Anulomana (अनुलोमन).—
1) Regular gradation, sending or putting in the right direction.
2) (In medicine) Carrying off by the regular channels, such as purging; alleviation.
Derivable forms: anulomanam (अनुलोमनम्).
Anulomana (अनुलोमन).—n.
(-naṃ) (In medicine) Following the natural course or direction. E. anuloma used as a nominal verb, and lyuṭ aff.
Anulomana (अनुलोमन).—i. e. anulomaya + ana, I, adj. 1. Putting in due order. 2. (In medicine) Correcting the vitiated air of the body, or obviating excretory obstructions.
1) Anulomana (अनुलोमन):—[=anu-lomana] [from anu-loma] n. due regulation, sending or putting in the right direction, [Suśruta]
2) [v.s. ...] carrying off by the right channels, purging, [Suśruta]
Anulomana (अनुलोमन):—[tatpurusha compound] 1. m. f. n.
(-naḥ-nī-nam) 1) Putting in due order, regulating; e. g. dharmānulomana.
2) (In Medicine.) Directing into the proper channel; esp. applied to medicines intended to correct the vitiated air of the body or to obviate urinary and excretory impediments. 2. n.
(-nam) 1) Regulating.
2) Obviating the diseases mentioned before by correcting vitiated air &c. E. anulomi, kṛt aff. lyuṭ.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Pali-English dictionary
anulomana (အနုလောမန) [(na) (န)]—
[anuloma+yu]
[အနုလောမ+ယု]
[Pali to Burmese]
anulomana—
(Burmese text): လျော်-လျောက်ပတ်-ခြင်း။ အနုလောမ,အနုလောမိက-တို့ကြည့်။
(Auto-Translation): Loyalty - Approval - Exploration. Look at the nuances and the nuances of the nuances.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lomana, Yu, Anuloma, Anu.
Starts with: Anulomanana, Anulomanata, Anulomanaya.
Full-text: Anulomanata, Maggapativedhanulomana, Anulomin.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Anulomana, Anu-lomana, Anuloma-yu; (plurals include: Anulomanas, lomanas, yus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A concise review of apanvaigunya and its management by anulomana < [2016: Volume 5, March issue 3]
Management of pregnancy induced hypertension through ayurveda < [2018: Volume 7, August issue 15]
The clinical efficacy of vishaladi phanta in amavata < [2021: Volume 10, December issue 14]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
A comparative evaluation of intestinal transit time of two dosage forms of Haritaki [Terminalia chebula Retz.] < [Volume 33 (3); 2012 (Jul-Sep)]
Application of Satkaryavada based on theory of Karya-Karana Vada < [Volume 32 (4); 2011 (Oct-Dec)]
Evaluation of acute toxicity and intestinal transit time of Olax scandens Roxb. leaves < [Volume 36 (4); 2015 (Oct-Dec)]
A conceptual appraisal of virechana karma < [Volume 5, Issue 2: March - April 2018]
Vilwadi Agada's Role in Alleviating Acute Gastroenteritis Symptoms < [Volume 10, Issue 2: March-April 2023]
Role of Abhrakadi Yogam in the Management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus < [Volume 10, Suppl 4: July-August 2023]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Role of laxatives in preventing complication of constipation < [2016, Issue XII December]
Role of chitrakadi vati in grahani roga < [2016, Issue I January]
Role of an ethnomedicine- mustadi modaka in the management of 2nd degree haemorrhoids (arshas) – a case report < [2021, Issue 10, October]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Management of Shweta Pradara in Diabetic Women - Case Report < [Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)]
Action of Bilwadi Agad in management of Food Poisoning w.s.r. to Visuchika -... < [Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025)]
A review on Punarnavadi Kwath < [Vol. 8 No. 7 (2023)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Clinical trial on effectiveness of Hingwashtaka Arka drops in the management of infantile colic < [Volume 11, issue 5 (2023)]
Hrudya and hrudaya – a critical review < [Volume 5, issue 2 (2017)]
Significance of Ayurveda Diagnosis in management of diseases w.s.r. Avasacular Necrosis:A Case Report. < [Volume 11, issue 7 (2023)]