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Bdellium 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraBdellium (in Sanskrit: Guggula) is used in the mṛtyuvañcana rite, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—[Cf. verse 6.9-15ab]—The mṛtyuvañcana rite begins with a preparatory fire oblation. It consists of standard ritual offerings such as honey, milk, and ghee. The fire is fueled by the wood of milk trees (kṣīravṛkṣa). Milk trees come in four types [...]. All have white sap. They are used in rites of pacification and prosperity. Additionally, the rites call for guggula resin (bdellium)
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)
Starts with: Bdellium of bombay.
Ends with: African bdellium, Indian bdellium, Perfumed bdellium.
Full-text (+102): Majjarajas, Guggulu, Uddipra, Guggula, Marudishta, Medaja, Nisataka, Ulukhalaka, Vamshapita, Palamkasha, Majjaja, Yatughna, Mlecchadvishta, Bhumijaguggulu, Mahishaksha, Yavanadvishta, Bhutahara, Bhavabhishta, Rukshagandhaka, Marudeshya.
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Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
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Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Chapter 57 - On durable cement (vajralepa-lakṣaṇa)
Appendix 8 - Glossary of Medical and Botanical terms
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 6 - Country of ’O-ch’a-li (Atali) < [Book XI - Twenty-three Countries]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXVI - Medical treatment of the diseases of horses < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXIV - Medical treatment of snake-bite, etc. < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCVI - Various other medicinal Recipes (continued) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra (by C. G. Kashikar)
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Flora (5): Trees < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Daily Life (3): Perfumes < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]