Ayurvedaparayana, Āyurvedaparāyaṇa, Ayurveda-parayana: 1 definition
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Ayurvedaparayana 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusĀyurvedaparāyaṇa (आयुर्वेदपरायण) refers to “one who is well versed in medicine”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 1, “on the origin of elephants”]: “14. [As Brahmā said to the Elephants]: ‘Not long after now there shall appear a certain sage fond of elephants, well versed in medicine (āyurvedaparāyaṇa), and he shall right skilfully cure their diseases’. Thus addressed by Fate (Brahmā) the elephants of the quarters went each to his own quarter, while the others, their kinsfolk, went to earth in consequence of the curse. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Parayana, Ayurveda.
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