Godhumadhanya, Godhūmadhānya, Godhuma-dhanya: 1 definition
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Godhumadhanya 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)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Godhūmadhānya (गोधूमधान्य) refers to “wheat grains” (that are not spoiled by worms), 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 11, “On the keeping of elephants and their daily and seasonal regimen”]: “25. The early morning sun, and the crescent moon (are good for elephants?); also delicious rice, and wheat grains (godhūmadhānya) that are not spoiled by worms. Food prepared with those ingredients well sodden, with no little meat, is to be fed to an elephant by those who know elephant-lore”.
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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