Donkey: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Donkey means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
The study of Donkeys (habitat, infections and treatment) is dealt with in the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā, which represents the Ayurvedic study on Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—The twelfth adhyāya of the Kāśyapasaṃhitā consisting sixty-six verses dwells upon twenty kinds of venom and the treatment administered therein. Verses (1-42) discuss at length, various species like [e.g., donkeys], their sub-varieties, the infection caused by their bite or sting and the appropriate eight types of effective medication like treating thirst, incision, removal of excess water content, ablutions, medicated drinks, liniments and nasal sprays to be administered for curing the same
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
The Donkey is associated with the Yoginī (female deity) named Gardabhī, being situated in the Medinīcakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, the medinīcakra refers to one of the three divisions of the dharma-puṭa (‘dharma layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs [viz., Gardabhī] and Vīras are yellow in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names [e.g., Donkey]; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Donkeys often formed part of a Caravan traveling from city city in ancient India, as depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 134.32-33 f.: There is a description of a caravan with a large number of camels, bullocks, horses and donkeys. It had come from Vindhyāpurī and was going to Kāñcīpuri.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Donkey berry, Donkey poison, Donkey urine, Donkey weed.
Full-text (+393): Gardabha, Khara, Kharayana, Rasabha, Smarasmarya, Lu ju zi, Xia lu, Lu nian, Huai lu che, Xi lu jue, Gadrabha, Gaurakhara, Bhurirama, Kappata, Luma, Dashamutraka, E luo na, Aindri, Gardabhavisha, Bo shi mai lu.
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Search found 182 books and stories containing Donkey, Donkeys; (plurals include: Donkeys, Donkeyses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Telecoupling of the Trade of Donkey-Hides between Botswana and China < [Volume 12, Issue 5 (2020)]
Analysis of Environmental Factors’ Impact on Donkeys’ Colostrum Quality < [Volume 10, Issue 9 (2018)]
Bicycle Sharing < [Volume 11, Issue 3 (2019)]
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
The sero-prevalence and sero-incidence of African horse sickness and equine... < [Vol 84, No 1 (2017)]
Effect of packing on changes in erythrocyte osmotic fragility and... < [Vol 79, No 1 (2012)]
Rabies in equids in Sudan < [Vol 91, No 1 (2024)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Study on strongyle nematode infections in working donkeys, Ethiopia. < [2015: Volume 4, December issue 12]
HAM grafts in donkeys for penile defects: a new treatment model. < [2015: Volume 4, July issue 7]
Importance of bhoomi pariksha in relation to dravyaguna < [2022: Volume 11, Septmber issue 12]
International Journal of Pharmacology
Effect of Doramectin on Donkeys Blood Constituents < [Volume 2, Number 5 (2006)]
Blood Biochemical Changes in Donkeys Naturally Infected with Onchocerca... < [Volume 2, Number 5 (2006)]
Therapeutic Effects of Triptolide on Lupus-prone MRL/lpr Mice < [Volume 14, Number 5 (2018)]
Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)
Chapter 78 - Dhenuka and Pralamba are slain
Chapter 133 - The perishable and the Imperishable
The Killing of Dhenukasura < [Fifth Section]