Taruniranjana, Taruṇīrañjana, Taruni-ranjana: 1 definition
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Taruniranjana 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)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Vaidyavallabha: An Authoritative Work on Ayurveda TherapeuticsTaruṇīrañjana (तरुणीरञ्जन) or Taruṇīrañjanadhūpa refers a fumigation (dhūpa) preparation (faeces of dog, donkey, pig and cat are the main ingredients of this), and is dealt with in the 17th-century Vaidyavallabha (chapter 8) written by Hastiruci.—The Vaidyavallabha is a work which deals with the treatment and useful for all 8 branches of Ayurveda. The text Vaidyavallabha has been designed based on the need (viz., taruṇīrañjana) of the period of the author, availability of drugs during that time, disease manifesting in that era, socio-economical-cultural-familial-spiritual-aspects of that period Vaidyavallabha.
Taruṇīrañjana-dhūpa is unique formulation of the text, where many animal products are used for the purpose of fumigation. It is claimed that by the use of this dhūpa a married woman will stay in her father in law’s house happily and permanently.
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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