Priyavacanarata, Priyavacana-rata: 1 definition
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Priyavacanarata 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Priyavacanarata.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Priyavacanarata (प्रियवचनरत) refers to “one who delights in kind words” (representing a desirable characteristic of the supervisor of 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 12, “On the qualities of elephant drivers, etc.”]: “1. The supervisor of elephants should be intelligent, king-like, righteous, devoted to his lord, pure, true to his undertakings, free from vice, controlling his senses, well behaved, vigorous, tried by practice, delighting in kind words (priyavacanarata), his science learned from a good teacher, clever, firm, affording protection, renowned for curing disease (in elephants), fearless, all knowing”.
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: Priyavacana, Rata.
Full-text: Priyavacana.
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