Medak, Meḍak: 1 definition
Introduction:
Medak 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)
Source: Shodhganga: Portrayal of Animal Kingdom (Tiryaks) in Epics An Analytical studyMeḍak (मेडक्) [?] refers to the Pallas cat (Otocolobus manul nigripectus), according to scientific texts such as the Mṛgapakṣiśāstra (Mriga-pakshi-shastra) or “the ancient Indian science of animals and birds” by Hamsadeva, containing the varieties and descriptions of the animals and birds seen in the Sanskrit Epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Medaka, Medakathalika, Medakosha, Medakrit, Medakshaya, Metakam.
Ends with: Temedak.
Full-text: Surabija.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Medak, Meḍak; (plurals include: Medaks, Meḍaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Mising Deka-chang: Morang / Morung / Mrirong / or Murang Akum < [Chapter 8]
Mising Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 6]
Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)
Archaeological sites of Early Andhra Pradesh (Andhradeśa) < [Chapter 2 - Amarāvatī and other Archaeological Sites of Ancient Andhra Pradesh]
Buddhist Vestiges of Andhradesa < [July – September, 1994]
Related products