Prahrishtamedhra, Prahṛṣṭameḍhra, Prahrishta-medhra: 1 definition
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Prahrishtamedhra 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 Prahṛṣṭameḍhra can be transliterated into English as Prahrstamedhra or Prahrishtamedhra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusPrahṛṣṭameḍhra (प्रहृष्टमेढ्र) refers to the “erect penis” (of ten-year old elephants), 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 5, “on marks of the stages of life”]: “11. Producing seed upon jumping (the cow), stout-limbed, with erect penis (prahṛṣṭameḍhra), firmly grown teeth, rich in fire and strength, eating with relish, gladdening the herd, in the tenth year he is a vikka”.
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: Prahrishta, Medhra.
Full-text: Prahrishta.
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