Mrittva, ṛtٱ, Mrit-tva: 1 definition
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Mrittva 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.
The Sanskrit term ṛtٱ can be transliterated into English as Mrttva or Mrittva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindusṛtٱ (मृत्त्�) refers to the “muddiness� (of the paths of elephants), according to the 15th century ٲṅgī 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”]: “[...] The creation of elephants was holy, and for the profit of sacrifice to the Gods, and especially for the welfare of kings. Therefore it is clear that elephants must be zealously tended. [...] [Elephants are called] ṇa, because they ward off the hosts of hostile kings; ٲṅg, because of the muddiness (ṛtٱ) of their paths.[...]�.

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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Full-text: Vartmamrittva, Matanga, Vartman.
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Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Summary of the ٲṅgī < [Chapter 1]
Yasastilaka and Indian culture (Study) (by Krishna Kanta Jandiqui)
9. Conclusion of chapter 9 < [Chapter 9 - Schools of Thought]