Naishtikahetu, Naiṣṭikahetu, Naishtika-hetu: 1 definition

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Naishtikahetu 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 Naiṣṭikahetu can be transliterated into English as Naistikahetu or Naishtikahetu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

Naiṣṭikahetu (नैष्टिकहेतु):—Nishtha refers to permanently getting rid from the sufferings / pain, and Hetu refers to cause. Diseases hinders the person from getting salvation, so diseases are considerd as Naistika Hetu.

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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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