Snanapriya, Snānapriya, Snana-priya: 1 definition
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Snanapriya 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 HindusSnānapriya (स्नानप्रिय) refers to “those (elephants) who are fond of bathing”, 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”]: “9. (Like) a Brahman (in character) is one who is pure, whose body is fragrant with odors like honey, milk, the rice concoction offered in sacrifice, ghee, or the flowers of the mango; who is fond of peace, and friendly to all elephants; composed, fond of bathing (snānapriya), right minded; so the sages declare”.
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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