Damshtratantra, Daṃṣṭratantra, Damshtra-tantra: 1 definition
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Damshtratantra 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.
The Sanskrit term Daṃṣṭratantra can be transliterated into English as Damstratantra or Damshtratantra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaDaṃṣṭratantra (दंष्ट्रतन्त्र) refers to the ancient Indian study of Toxicology.—Vedas are the fountain-head of all our knowledge and culture. Hence, it is but inevitable that Toxicology or Opiliatry, variously reckoned as Agadatantra, Daṃṣṭratantra, Sarpavidyā, Viṣavidyā, Gāruḍīvidyā, Jāṅgala etc. is also sourced from the Ṛgveda. and Atharvaveda. Tradition has it that Brahmā himself expounded the sarpavidyā to sage Kaśyapa.
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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Partial matches: Damshtra, Tantra.
Full-text: Kankaparvan, Vishabhaishajya, Sarparakshana, Toxicology, Agadatantra, Vishaghnopanishad, Vishatantra.
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