Mangalavakya, Mangala-vakya, Maṅgalavākya: 1 definition
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Mangalavakya 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)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaMaṅgalavākya (मङ्गलवाक्य) refers to one of the various “omens” (śakuna) that are discerned by the physician at the time of the messenger’s arrival, as taught in the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Agadatantra or Sarpavidyā).—The Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verses IV.100-106) talks about various omens seen by a physician at the time of the messenger’s arrival to convey the news of snake-bite. It enlists various auspicious Śakunas [like maṅgalavākya], and inauspicious Śakuṇas.
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: Vakya, Mankala, Mangala.
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