Bhurimada, Bhūrimada, Bhuri-mada: 1 definition

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Bhurimada 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)

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Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

Bhūrimada (भूरिमद) refers to “(producing) an abundant must-fluid” (representing a characteristic of elephants with a balanced nature), 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 11, “41. With honey (-colored) eyes and tusks, regular and well-formed limbs, heroic, not lean, of abundant must-fluid (bhūrimada), of regular (digestive) fire, of conformable sensitivity, with well-arched backbone, this elephant is even (balanced, as to the three bodily humors, i.e., healthy) in nature”.

Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus
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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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