Majjanadhatri, Majjanadhātrī, Majjana-dhatri: 1 definition
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Majjanadhatri 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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Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: WJPR: Concept of wet nursing in Ayurveda and Contemporary scienceMajjanadhātrī (मज्जनधात्री) refers to one of the various Dhātrīs (“wet medical attendant”) mentioned in Jain writings.—The concept of Dhatri (i.e., “a lactating lady who bosom-feeds”) is referenced to by Ayurvedic proponent Acharyas like Charaka as Sushruta and Kashyapa.—Jain writing has referenced around five kinds of Dhatri, for nursing of child [e.g., majjanadhatri].—[Description]: Majjana-dhatri is crafted by the dhatri is to keep the youngster clean.
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: Dhatri, Majjana.
Full-text: Majjana.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
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