Gomahisha, Gomahiṣa, Go-mahisha: 1 definition
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Gomahisha 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.
The Sanskrit term Gomahiṣa can be transliterated into English as Gomahisa or Gomahisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaGomahiṣa (गोमहिष) refers to “cows or buffaloes”, according to Āyurveda sections in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—[Gomahiṣa (cows or buffaloes) Upasarga-cikitsā (treatment of bodily ailments)]—If the Gomahiṣa (cows or buffaloes) are suffering from upasarga (bodily ailments), the urine of an elephant is advised for internal use.
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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Starts with: Gomahishada.
Full-text: Naubala-hasty-ashva-go-mahisha-aja-avika-adi-vyaprita, Gomahishada, Upasargacikitsa, Go-mahishy-aja-adhyaksha, Kishoravadava-go-mahishy-adhikrita, Hasty-ashv-oshtra-nau-bala-vyapritaka, Upasarga.
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