Hastopari, Hasta-upari: 1 definition

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In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
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Hastopari 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.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus

Hastopari (हस्तोपरि) refers to “(that body-part) situated above the trunk” (of an elephant), 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 6, “on determination of measurements”]: “10. The lobe of the ear is the picchūṣā. The part between the shoulders is called the proha. But above the trunk (hastopari) is the avaskāra; above that is what is called the pali. 11. But the middle of the body is the nigala (‘chain’) -place. Above that is the cikkā. The saṃdāna is above the haunch and below this the kalā-part”.

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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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Verse 2.9.80 < [Chapter 9 - The Lord’s Twenty-One Hour Ecstasy and Descriptions of Śrīdhara and Other Devotees’ Characteristics]

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