Sattvasahita, Sattva-sahita: 1 definition
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Sattvasahita 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 HindusSattvasahita (सत्त्वसहित) refers to “(those elephants) gifted with spirit”, 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 2, “on favorable marks”]: “9. Whose body is variegated with spots like one thickly painted with vermilion, provided with eighteen or twenty toenails (cf. verse 3) curved like a tortoise and moon-colored, gifted with strength, spirit (sattvasahita), and fortitude [sahito balasattvadhairyaiḥ], also characterized by fragrance of the water he spurts from his trunk, such an elephant is worthy of a king”.
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: Sahita, Sattva.
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