Dwarfing: 1 definition
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Dwarfing 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)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisThe Dwarfing of trees was one of the technologies known to ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to dwarf the trees: Akin to the Chinese art of bonsai, dwarf trees can be obtained by restricting the spread of roots. Hollow pits are layered with bricks on all sides to prevent the roots from spreading.
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)
Full-text: Vamanatva, Catuhstambha, Dwarf tree, Alamba, Nipuna, Kila, Gomaya, Rock salt, clarified butter, Sindhutha, Ajya, Chitva, Cow dung, Dagdha, Kilaviddha.
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Jingles from a Jungle < [April – June, 1985]
Music and Musical Research < [July-August 1933]
Veena Dhanam < [December 1938]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
A Correct Vision (by Venerable Professor Dhammavihari)