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Obsession 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)
Source: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga: Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Manas Roga (Mental Disorders)Obsession is denoted by the Sanskrit term Atattva-Abhiniveśa and refers to one of the diseases produced due to the involvement of rajas and tamas along with vata, pitta and kapha. These are considered as major disorder of mixed nature.—Present era is the era of psychiatric problems. Systemic management of manas-roga (mental disorders) is an available in Ayurvedic classics.
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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Full-text (+68): Anusaya, Khinasava, Gaha, Catagara, Catagol, Giluhidisu, Sanak, Sanaka, Pretonmada, Tevataittotarcci, Tamane, Peypitittal, Papancita, Lolita, Anyatraropita, Dhun, Girahidi, Teyvamayakkam, Papancasankha, Papancasanna.
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