Sahanana, Sa-hanana: 3 definitions
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Sahanana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)
Sahanana (सहनन):—Compactness-synonyms are SANHATI & SANYOJAN a well compact body is known by evenly well demarcated bones , well bound joints, well formed muscle & blood. Those having well compact body are strong otherwise weak & those having moderate compactness have medium strength.

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
Sahanana (सहनन):—[=sa-hanana] [from sa > sahaṃsa-pāta] mfn. with the drum-stick, [Śāṅkhāyana-śrauta-sūtra]
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Sāhaṇaṇa (साहणण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Saṃhanana.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Hanana, Sha, Ca.
Full-text: Simhasahanana, Samhanana, Dhyana.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Sahanana, Sa-hanana, Sāhaṇaṇa; (plurals include: Sahananas, hananas, Sāhaṇaṇas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 786 < [Gujarati-Hindi-English, Volume 1]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A case study of mukhadushika management in ayurveda < [2020: Volume 9, July issue 7]
Potential parameters to assess the dynamic states of tri-doshas < [2023: Volume 12, September issue 15]
Study of charkokta angula pramana of shadanga and it’s impact on physical health < [Volume 8, Issue 2: March - April 2021]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A case report of infra-nuclear facial palsy w.s.r to ardita vyadhi < [2018, Issue VII, July]
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of asanatwak lepa in ahiputana w.s.r to napkin < [2024, Issue 01. January]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
An Ayurvedic Management of Diabetic Retinopathy - A Case Report < [Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024)]
Vaishnava Myths in the Puranas (by Kum. Geeta P. Kurandwad)
The concept of Varaha-Avatara (incarnation) < [Chapter 4 - Significance of Vaishnava Myths]