Matangavaktra, Mātaṅgavaktra, Matanga-vaktra: 1 definition
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Matangavaktra 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 HindusMātaṅgavaktra (मातङ्गवक्त्र) or “elephant-faced” is another name for Gaṇeśa, 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 1 (“on the origin of elephants”)]:—“1. I revere the Man-lion (Viṣṇu) and the Yadavan (Kṛṣṇa), two shining (also, punningly, ruling) forest fires for the dread jungle of hosts of devils, the two gods who wear the formal pomp of kings of kings. 2. Having made obeisance to the Elephant-faced (mātaṅgavaktra), having studied the Science of Elephants expounded by the distinguished Sage (Pālakāpya) , having let my mind dwell upon the sport of elephants, I now compose this ‘Elephant-Sport’. [...]”.
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: Vaktra, Matanga.
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