Snigdhanakha, Snigdha-nakha: 2 definitions
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Snigdhanakha means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 HindusSnigdhanakha (स्निग्धनख) refers to “(those elephants) who have glossy nails”, 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 4, “on marks of longevity”]: “1. Those who have glossy tusks, nails (snigdhanakha), hair, and eyes; long ears, trunk, tail, and spine; who have a full complement of the favorable marks cited in an earlier place; the surfaces of whose frontal bosses are symmetrical: these are long lived”.
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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Prayer for Rebirth in the SukhāvatīSnigdhanakha (स्निग्धनख) refers to “smooth finger-nails” and represents the second of the eighty minor marks of distinction (anuvyañjana) mentioned in the Sukhāvatī and following the order of the Mahāvyutpatti (269-348). In Tibetan, the characteristic called Snigdhanakha is known as ‘sen mo mdog snum pa’. The Sukhāvatī represents a prayer for rebirth which was composed by Karma chags med, a Karma bka’ brgyud master, who lived in the seventeenth century.
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Partial matches: Nakha, Snigdha.
Starts with: Snigdhanakhata.
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Full-text: Anuvyanjana.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Snigdhanakha, Snigdha-nakha; (plurals include: Snigdhanakhas, nakhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 1.134 < [Chapter 1 - The Innate Nature of the Zodiac Signs and Planets]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Relevance of Medosaara to today's lifestyle disorders. < [2023: Volume 12, March issue 4]
Understanding Kesha: Ayurvedic Insights on Hair Health and Balance < [2022: Volume 11, December special issue 17]
Maintaince of the healthy hair through ayurveda < [2022: Volume 11, May issue 5]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A Clinical Consideration of concept of Nail Anatomy as per Basic text of Ayurveda. N.A < [Volume 10, issue 4 (2022)]