Garudavat, Garuḍavat: 1 definition
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Garudavat 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.
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaGaruḍavat (गरुडवत्) or Śrīgaruḍavat refers to “one who is on par with Garuḍa”, as described 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 fifth chapter of the teaches a lengthy mantra section prescribing typical Vaiṣṇava rituals conducive to achieve the four aims of man (puruṣārthas), making him On par with Garuḍa (śrī-garuḍavat) or empowers him to act as Garuḍa.
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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Ends with: Shrigarudavat.
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