Anulomana: 10 definitions

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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)

[«previous next»] — Anulomana in Ayurveda glossary
Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)

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.

Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

Anulomana (अनुलोमन):—[anulomanaṃ] Substances which restores & facilitates the physiological direction of various flows within the body like flatus and stool.

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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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In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

[«previous next»] — Anulomana in Mahayana glossary
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā

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; [...]”.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Anulomana in Sanskrit glossary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English 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).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Anulomana (अनुलोमन).—n.

(-naṃ) (In medicine) Following the natural course or direction. E. anuloma used as a nominal verb, and lyuṭ aff.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

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.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

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]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Goldstücker Sanskrit-English Dictionary

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.

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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.

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