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Epidemic 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaEpidemic outbreak (in Sanskrit: upasarga) among elephants (Gajāyurveda or Hastyāyurveda) is described in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The prophylactic, or curative rites, in respect of the upasarga (epidemics out break) among elephants is by means of a śāntikarma (pacifying rite), the worship of Gods and Brahmins and the gift of a kapilā (pale-brown or tawny) cow. [...]
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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Full-text (+98): Maraka, Mahamari, Mari, Janamaraka, Jarimari, Janapadodhvamsakarabhava, Pataki, Khopa, Sankantikaroga, Tauna, Tavusa, Vaba, Ganaguddige, Dhadaka, Variyaca-upadrava, Vishvajaneen, Kayakattu, Kollainoy, Jaralapeta, Janapadoddhvamsaniya.
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Search found 69 books and stories containing Epidemic; (plurals include: Epidemics). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Epidemics (maraka) < [Chapter 6]
Hygiene and diseases (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Aetiology (c): Ādhidaivika < [Chapter 4]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 15 - Āyurveda Ethics < [Chapter XIII - Speculations in the Medical Schools]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 6 - First incarnation series (vii): rol pa'i rdo rje (Karmapa IV) < [Book 8 - The famous Dakpo Kagyü (traditions)]
Chapter 5b - The Separate Lineage (brgyud pa thor bu ba) < [Book 12 - Peace-Making Lineages]
Chapter 3 - Nalanda Monastery < [Book 15 - Monastic Systems]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)