Donkey: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Donkey means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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 ChikitsaThe study of Donkeys (habitat, infections and treatment) is dealt with in 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 (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—The twelfth adhyāya of the Kāśyapasaṃhitā consisting sixty-six verses dwells upon twenty kinds of venom and the treatment administered therein. Verses (1-42) discuss at length, various species like [e.g., donkeys], their sub-varieties, the infection caused by their bite or sting and the appropriate eight types of effective medication like treating thirst, incision, removal of excess water content, ablutions, medicated drinks, liniments and nasal sprays to be administered for curing the same
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: The Structure and Meanings of the Heruka MaṇḍalaThe Donkey is associated with the Yoginī (female deity) named Gardabhī, being situated in the Medinīcakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, the medinīcakra refers to one of the three divisions of the dharma-puṭa (‘dharma layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs [viz., Gardabhī] and Vīras are yellow in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names [e.g., Donkey]; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Donkeys often formed part of a Caravan traveling from city city in ancient India, as depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 134.32-33 f.: There is a description of a caravan with a large number of camels, bullocks, horses and donkeys. It had come from Vindhyāpurī and was going to Kāñcīpuri.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Donkey berry, Donkey urine, Donkey weed.
Full-text (+203): Gardabha, Kharayana, Rasabha, Khara, Smarasmarya, Gadrabha, Bhurirama, Gaurakhara, Kappata, Dashamutraka, Donkey berry, Rasabhi, Donkey weed, Tanasa, Shankhapita, Aindri, Donkey's grass, Gardabhavisha, Vajitara, Vesari.
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Search found 105 books and stories containing Donkey; (plurals include: Donkeys). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Killing of Dhenukasura < [Fifth Section]
The Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)
Chapter 78 - Dhenuka and Pralamba are slain
Chapter 133 - The perishable and the Imperishable
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
Part 9.3: Elephantry (gajarathī): < [Chapter 5 - Political Aspects]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.298 < [Section XLII - Assaults]
Verse 10.51 < [Section V - Habitation and Dress of the Mixed Castes]
Verse 8.370 < [Section XLVI - Adultery]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 15 - Slaying the demon Dhenuka < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]
Chapter 26 - The Song of Aila (Purūravas) < [Book 11 - Eleventh Skandha]
Chapter 17 - The Birth of Hiraṇyākṣa and Hiraṇyakaśipu—Hiraṇyākṣa’s Victories < [Book 3 - Third Skandha]
Triple Stream: Sweet are the Uses of Adversity < [October – December, 1998]
A Prayer for Going to Paradise with Donkeys < [July 1949]
To the Washerman’s Donkey < [April – June, 2003]