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Spell 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.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaSpell (and charms, auspicious and bad signs etc.) were traditionally practiced, as part of the 鈥渟ixty four kinds of Art鈥�, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.鈥擟f the Sanskrit 狈颈尘颈迟迟补箩帽腻苍补, which refers to the 鈥渁rt of addressing spells, charms, auspicious and bad signs etc.鈥�.鈥擨ndian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (啶曕げ啶�, 办补濒腻) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Full-text (+948): Mantra, Mantrika, Mantri, Abhicara, Kartra, Mantita, Mantradhiraja, Jantu, Mantraradhana, Pratimaya, Mantrasiddhi, Abhicarika, Abhicarin, Abhicarana, Mantrasiddha, Dhanadhanya, Vidyaraja, Jantaramantara, Vidyadhara, Mantravadin.
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Search found 271 books and stories containing Spell, Spells; (plurals include: Spells, Spellses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) (by Seetha N.)
The Shakta concept of Japa (muttering of prayers) < [Chapter 5 - Shakta-Tantras鈥擲aundaryalahari as an epitome of Shaktism]
The Shakta concept of Nyasa (mental appropriation) < [Chapter 5 - Shakta-Tantras鈥擲aundaryalahari as an epitome of Shaktism]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Fainting child treated for breath-holding with Ayurvedic remedies. < [2022: Volume 11, February issue 2]
Moist earth smelling geosmin as a terpene bicyclic alcohol < [2016: Volume 5, August issue 8]
Literature review on child psychology in Ayurved for behavioral disorders. < [2020: Volume 9, April issue 4]
Kathasaritsagara (cultural study) (by S. W. Chitale)
Magic in ancient India < [Chapter 4 - Social Conditions]
Supernatural Powers < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Other Schools and Cults < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Ritual drink in the Iranian and Indian traditions (by Nawaz R. Guard)
29. Drink of wine and water duly charmed < [Chapter 6 - Drinks under Medicine and Magic]
1. Introduction to Medicinal and Magic drinks < [Chapter 6 - Drinks under Medicine and Magic]
10. Clay and water from ant-hills and Soma as cure for general poison < [Chapter 6 - Drinks under Medicine and Magic]
Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith) (by Ralph T. H. Griffith)
Chapter XXIV: The Spells < [Book I]
Chapter XXIX - : The Celestial Arms < [Book I]
Chapter LI: Dhumraksha鈥檚 Sally < [Book VI]
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