Cancalata, Cañcalatā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cancalata 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chanchalata.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyCañcalatā (चञ्चलता, “motility”) refers to one of the attributes of vāta (one of the three biological humors, or tridoṣa). Cañcalatā is characterised by movements of the various joints and limbs, irregular heart rhythm and changeable mind and emotions. Vāta represents the “airy element” of the human body and is situated in the basti (pelvic region). It is also known as Vāyu.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryCañcalatā (चञ्चलता):—[=cañcala-tā] [from cañcala] f. unsteadiness, fickleness, [Horace H. Wilson]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Camcalatana, Cancalataila, Cancalatara.
Full-text: Cancalatva.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.8.163 < [Chapter 8 - The Disappearance of Jagannātha Miśra]
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