Flesh: 7 definitions
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Flesh means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Flesh is denoted by the Sanskrit term Māṃsa, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “Listen, O Pārvatī, I shall give a critique of the Pāṣaṇḍas. Knowing this, a wise man is not defeated by them. [...] He who wears ash from the cremation ground and delights in wine and flesh (māṃsa); he who performs such [rites] as bathing and the junctures for [mere] worldly rewards; and he who is the vilest [of them all,] having become a hater of Viṣṇu, destroys everything; [all of them] are called Pāṣaṇḍas. [Now,] my dear, hear about the Kāpālika. [...]”
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: The, The, Flesh, Te.
Starts with: Boar flesh, Flesh and blood, Flesh water, Fleshy spurge, Horse flesh, Human flesh, Pigeon meat.
Full-text (+2364): Mamsa, Amisa, Pisita, Kravya, Vallura, Lohamisha, Mahamamsa, Kautakika, Shaushkala, Mamsatejas, Mamsaja, Tarasa, Shaunika, Prishthamamsa, Vaitamsika, Samisa, Vimamsa, Shushkala, Kravyada, Matsyamamsa.
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Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27 - Diet and Dietetics (Annapana-vidhi) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 8 - The therapeutics of Consumption (raja-yakshma-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 27c - The group of meats (Mamsa) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Markandeya Purana (Study) (by Chandamita Bhattacharya)
Rules and restrictions of Śrāddha < [Chapter 3]
Duties (Āhnika) or Moral obligation < [Chapter 2]
Non-vegetarian food < [Chapter 2]
History of Science in South Asia
Reflections on Rasāyana, Bcud Len and Related Practices in Nyingma (Rnying Ma) Tantric Ritual < [Special Issue]
Elements of the Buddhist Medical System < [Vol. 11 (2023)]
Humours and their Legacy in Early Buddhist Medicine < [Vol. 13 (2025)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A critical review on utility of Mamsa Rasa in Basti Yogas < [Volume 12, issue 10 (2024)]
Role of ayurveda in management of lifestyle disorders of netra < [Volume 9, issue 3 (2021)]
A review on the concept of purisaja krimi of ayurveda along with its modern correlation < [Volume 10, issue 4 (2022)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Paradigm shift in diet and lifestyle for ocular health < [2023, Issue 07, July]
Diet and prediabetes – a survey based study < [2018, Issue I, january,]
Successeful ayurvedic management of grudhrasi with meshashrungyadi kashaya and agnikarma – a case study < [2018, Issue VI, June]
The Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev (Study) (by Kamal Nayan Patowary)
Part 2.5 - Tantrism: Its Concept and Nature < [Chapter 5 - Sculpture: The true reflector of the Society]
Part 4 - Iconographic details of Indra < [Chapter 3 - Iconographic-sculptural study]
Part 3 - Iconographic details of Vasudeva-Lokesvara < [Chapter 3 - Iconographic-sculptural study]
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