Dhupana, Dhūpana: 15 definitions
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Dhupana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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)
Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments
Source: Studies in India Cultural History: Indian Science of Cosmetics and PerfumeryDhūpana (धूपन, “fumigating”).—One of the processes for manufacturing cosmetics and perfumes mentioned by Gaṅgādhara;—Dhūpana means fumigating with aromatic vapours of incense etc.
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Yogaśataka of Pandita VararuciDhūpana (धूपन) refers to “fumigation”, and is mentioned in the 10th century Yogaśataka written by Pandita Vararuci.—The Yogaśataka of Pandita Vararuci is an example of this category. This book attracts reader by its very easy language and formulations which can be easily prepared and have small number of herbs. It describes only those formulations (viz., Dhūpana) which are the most common and can be used in majority conditions of diseases.
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusDhūpana (धूपन) refers to “fumigation (in fire)”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 5, “on marks of the stages of life”]: “14. He has hard wrinkles developed in the saṃdāna, etc.; subject to appropriate attacks of must; not inclined to sleep, with mind hostile to rival elephants; afraid of fumigation (dhūpana) in fire [bhīto'nale dhūpanāt]; trumpeting, with a great mass of hair on his fore-limbs, fond of military action; this young elephant is a kalyāṇa (‘fine one’) and has reached the fourth stage”.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms1) Dhūpana (धूपन):—Smoky sensation
2) Feeling of emiting fumes while speaking. Smoky sensaiton
3) Smoke is made to spread in the ambient air to maintain the puriy and clean air.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarydhūpana : 1. fumigation; incensing; 2. flavouring; seasoning (of curry).
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDhūpana, (nt.) (Sk. dhūpana) incensing, fumigation; perfume, incense, spice J.III, 144; IV, 236; Pv III, 53 (sāsapa°). (Page 343)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDhūpana (धूपन).—
1) Fumigation, perfuming; बलयश्चान्नलाजाभिर्धूपनं दीपकर्म च (balayaścānnalājābhirdhūpanaṃ dīpakarma ca) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 13.99.7.
2) Incense; लाज्यैश्च गन्धैश्च तथा वितानैरभ्यर्चितं धूपनधूपितं च (lājyaiśca gandhaiśca tathā vitānairabhyarcitaṃ dhūpanadhūpitaṃ ca) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 5.192.35. Manusmṛti 7.219.
3) astrol.) The obscuration of a comet.
Derivable forms: dhūpanam (धूपनम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhūpana (धूपन).—m.
(-naḥ) 1. Resin. 2. Incense. E. dhūp to heat, affix lyu.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhūpana (धूपन).—[dhūp + ana], n. 1. Fumigation, [Suśruta] 1, 133, 12. 2. Perfuming, Mahābhārata 13, 4749. 3. Perfume, incense, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 7, 219.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhūpana (धूपन).—[neuter] incensing, fumigation.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Dhūpana (धूपन):—[from dhū] n. incensing, fumigation, [Kātyāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Mahābhārata; Suśruta]
2) [v.s. ...] (also m.) perfume, incense, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata]
3) [v.s. ...] (in [astrology]) the obscuration of a comet (cf. paya).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhūpana (धूपन):—(naḥ) 1. m. Resin; incense.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Dhūpana (धूपन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Dhuvaṇa, Dhūvaṇa.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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Starts with: Dhupanadhupita, Dhupanaguru, Dhupananga, Tupanam.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Dhupana, Dhupa-yu, Dhūpa-yu, Dhūpana; (plurals include: Dhupanas, yus, Dhūpanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Review on balatantra - a great treatise < [2022, Issue 06 June]
Dhupana karma in ayurveda texts: a review < [2019, Issue 5, May]
Ayurvedic treatment principles on vilambita prasava (prolong labor) < [2024, Issue 08. August]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Ulcers (vraṇa) according to Caraka < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Exploring Dhupana: An Innovative Drug Delivery Method in Ayurveda < [2018: Volume 7, October issue 17]
Applicability of sterilization < [2020: Volume 9, July issue 7]
A review on rakshakarma – the protective shield to the child < [2020: Volume 9, July issue 7]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.12. Pharmaceutical use of Perfumes < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXX - Treatment of an attack by Shakuni-graha < [Canto II - Kaumarabhritya-tantra (pediatrics, gynecology and pregnancy)]
Chapter XXXI - Theraputics Of An Attack By Revati-Graha < [Canto II - Kaumarabhritya-tantra (pediatrics, gynecology and pregnancy)]
Chapter L - Symptoms and Treatment of Hiccough (Hicca) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)