Alternative spellings of this word include Cararahita.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

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

Cārarahita (चाररहित) refers to “being deprived of one’s ability to move around”, 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”]: “[...] 11-12. Then, propitiated, the sage Pālakāpya said to the lord of Aṅga [=Romapāda]: ‘Formerly elephants could go anywhere they pleased, and assume any shape; [...] 12. They broke off a branch (which fell) upon a hermitage place, where dwelt a hermit named Dīrghatapas. He was angered by this and straightway cursed the elephants. Hence, you see, the elephants were deprived of the power of moving at will (kāma-cārarahita), and came to be vehicles for even mortal men. The elephants of the quarters, however, were not cursed’. [...]”.

context information

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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Cara, Rahita, Chaara, Chara.

Ends with: Kamacararahita.

Relevant text

No search results for Cararahita, Cārarahita, Cāra-rahita, Cara-rahita, Chārarahita, Chararahita, Chara-rahita, Chāra-rahita; (plurals include: Cararahitas, Cārarahitas, rahitas, Chārarahitas, Chararahitas) in any book or story.