Paramada, Paramāda: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Paramada 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesParamāda (परमाद) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. IX.44.27) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Paramāda) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraParamada (परमद) refers to one of the four “evil effects of drinking wine in excess” (i.e., madyapana) according to the fifth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 20). Accordingly, “Paramada is indicated by excess of phlegm, heaviness of the limbs, insipidity of the mouth, obstruction of stool and urine, drowsiness, aversion to food, thirst, pain in the head and the joints”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryParamada (परमद):—[=para-mada] [from para] m. highest degree of intoxication, [Śārṅgadhara-saṃhitā]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Para-mata-timirapanu, Para-matapankam, Paramadambara, Paramadarshana, Paramadaruna, Paramadayalu.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Paramada, Para-mada, Paramāda; (plurals include: Paramadas, madas, Paramādas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XLVII - Symptoms and Treatment of Alcoholism (Panatyaya) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.25.54 < [Chapter 25 - The Discourse on Spiritual Knowledge by Śrīvāsa’s Dead Son]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Mādhavanidāna (Āyurveda book) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)