Hrishtakarna, Hṛṣṭakarṇa, Hrishta-karna: 1 definition
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Hrishtakarna 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 Hṛṣṭakarṇa can be transliterated into English as Hrstakarna or Hrishtakarna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusHṛṣṭakarṇa (हृष्टकर्ण) refers to “those (elephants) with ears erect”, 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 8, “on marks of character”]: “5. Radiant, impatient by nature, well-favored, of pleasant aspect, spirited, with ears erect (hṛṣṭakarṇa), such an elephant has Yakṣa (sprite) character”.
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: Hrishta, Karna.
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