Nilameghacchavi, Nīlameghacchavi, Nilamegha-chavi: 1 definition
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Nilameghacchavi 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Nilameghacchavi.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusNīlameghacchavi (नीलमेघच्छवि) refers to “those (elephant) whose skin resembles a dark cloud”, 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 9, “on kinds of must”]: “12. With honey-colored nails, tusks, and eyes, skin like a dark cloud (nīlameghacchavi), red corners of the eyes, lotus-filament spots (on the skin), quarreling with other elephants, with sporting in dust and water the handsome elephant king becomes ‘temple-filled’ (in the first stage of must)”.
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: Chhavi, Chavi, Nilamegha, Cavi.
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