Momai, Momāi: 1 definition
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Momai means something in 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.
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Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Momāi (मोमाइ) refers to particular ingredient highly praised by Unani physicians, according to the 8th-century Kuvalayamālā written by Uddyotanasūri, a Prakrit Campū (similar to Kāvya poetry) narrating the love-story between Prince Candrāpīḍa and the Apsaras Kādambarī.—Accordingly, [...] A strange reference is found to the capture of the floating merchant by some people on Tārādvīpa and preparing from his blood and flesh an ingredient considered essential in making of gold. This ingredient was known as momāi in Muslim time and was highly praised by Unani physicians.
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Starts with: Momailateku.
Full-text: Taradvipa.
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