Padaseka, Pādaseka, Pada-seka: 1 definition
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Padaseka 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: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusPādaseka (पादसेक) refers to the “bathing of elephants’ feet”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 11, “On the keeping of elephants and their daily and seasonal regimen”]: “18. His nails do not split, the sole of his foot does not waste away, his feet do not burn on the road, the hairs grow, and the good aspect (of his feet; or, less likely, ‘his eyesight’) is not destroyed, if his feet are constantly bathed (santata-pādaseka) [bhavanti keśāśca na cāpi dṛṣṭirnihanyate santatapādasekāt]”.
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: Seka, Pada, Pata.
Starts with: Padaseka.
Full-text: Santata.
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