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Stiffness 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)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaStiffness of limbs (in Sanskrit: Jaḍatā) refers to one of the symptoms of a fatally bitten victim, as taught in the Ceṣṭita (“symptoms of snake-bites”) section of the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Agadatantra or Sarpavidyā).
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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Full-text (+132): Stambha, Manyastambha, Apabahuka, Avatala, Jadiman, Tatakala, Nilangali, Tatha, Thandavanem, Sthirata, Pratishtabdha, Stabdha, Graha, Rodha, Prastabdha, Nirodha, Angagraha, Samstambha, Nigraha, Rodhana.
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Search found 53 books and stories containing Stiffness; (plurals include: Stiffnesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 47 - The Sacrificial Horse Develops Stiffness < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 48 - The Horse Is Relieved of Stiffness < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 66 - Mātali on the Universality of Suffering < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Ūrustambha (spasticity of thigh) according to Caraka < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
Vāta (Vāyu), Pitta and Kapha (Śleṣma) < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
Tṛṣṇā (morbid thirst) according to Caraka < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
The Vipassana Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Enlargement of spleen and liver: causes and symptoms < [Chapter VII - Enlargement of spleen (plihodara) and liver (yakridudara)]
Part 4 - Ksaya-jvara or Shosha-jvara (fever due to consumption) < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Part 4 - Treatment for enlargement of spleen and liver (3): Pliha-shardula rasa < [Chapter VII - Enlargement of spleen (plihodara) and liver (yakridudara)]
Practical Vipassana Meditation Exercises (by Mahasi Sayadaw)
Elephantology and its Ancient Sanskrit Sources (by Geetha N.)
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