Krishnapancami, Kṛṣṇapañcamī, Krishna-pancami: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Kṛṣṇapañcamī can be transliterated into English as Krsnapancami or Krishnapancami, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Krishnapanchami.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaKṛṣṇapañcamī (कृष्णपञ्चमी) refers to the “fifth day of the dark fortnight”, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Gulikā or pill is prepared from making a paste of the four products of (bovine) cow-dung, urine, curd and ghee on the fifth day of the dark fortnight (kṛṣṇapañcamī). This is a potent anti-venom antidote. Pills made from dung and urine of a new born calf, dried in the shade are said to be always very potent in removing poison; the same mixed with urine can be used as antitode.
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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Partial matches: Krishna, Pancami.
Full-text: Putrakamakrishnapancamivrata.
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