Lameness: 2 definitions
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Lameness means something in 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)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaLameness (in Sanskrit: khañja) refers to a type of disorder, according to sections on Horses (Gajāyurveda or Aśvāyurveda) in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—[Management of miscellaneous disorders]—The drugs along with decoction of triphalā are advised if the horse is affected by vraṇa (ulcers)/kuṣṭha/khañja (lameness). The medicines should be administered with gomūtra (cow’s-urine) in mandāgni (impaired digestion), śotharoga (swelling/oedema). If they are affected by vātapitta, vraṇa (ulcers) the ghṛtasaṃyukta-gokṣīra (cow's milk along with ghee) is advised. If the horse is kṛṣa (emaciated), the diet shall be supplemented by māṃsa (meat) for puṣṭyārtha (to improve the body).
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.
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Lameness was characteristic of Disabled Persons commonly found in the city of Mathurā at some point in time in ancient India, according to Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—The Kuvalayamala (779 A.D.) is full of cultural material which gains in value because of the firm date of its composition. [...] On page 55.11 f., there is a description of poor home (aṇāha-maṇḍava) in the city of Mathurā. In its population there was a sprinkling of disabled persons: [e.g., Lameness (paṃgula)] [...]. The invaders of the orphan home exchange their views as to which sin may be washed at which holy place. [...]
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)
Full-text (+36): Panguta, Langa, Vaikalya, Pangutva, Shlonya, Pangula, Khanjya, Staimitya, Sramya, Panguyita, Pelavu, Khanjata, Kunitva, Vikalamgate, Angavaikalya, Pangutv, Kumtutana, Lingita, Helavu, Kancavatam.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 4.30.19 < [Sukta 30]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation) (by Swami Lokeswarananda)
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 8.1.6 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Tevimar avar)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.49-52 < [Section V - Physical Effects of Unexpiated Offences committed in Previous Lives]
Verse 11.48 < [Section V - Physical Effects of Unexpiated Offences committed in Previous Lives]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 231 - Importance of Ekādaśī Vrata < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]