Sarpasattva, Sarpa-sattva: 1 definition
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Sarpasattva 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 HindusSarpasattva (सर्पसत्त्व) refers to the “Serpent-like character” (of certain 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 8, “on marks of character”]: “13. Betraying trust, cruel, crooked-stepping in gait, who does not eat very much when in must, such an elephant is considered a serpent in character (sarpasattva)”.
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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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ayurveda and psychology < [2018: Volume 7, January special issue 2]
Management of juvenile delinquency through ayurveda and yoga < [2014: Volume 3, October issue 8]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Understanding personality from Ayurvedic perspective for psychological assessment: A case < [Volume 32 (1); 2011 (Jan-Mar)]