Modakartha, Modakārtha: 1 definition
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Modakartha 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)
: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusModakārtha (मोदकार्थ) refers to “administering sweetmeats� (to elephants, as part of routine care-taking), 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 11, “On the keeping of elephants and their daily and seasonal regimen”]: �17. For sweetmeats (ǻ岹ٳ), an ḍh첹 (1½ quarts) of meal is prescribed, O king, compounded of the fruit of Embelia ribes, ṣīb (probably Hyperanthera moringa), ܱṣa (a sour gruel, or a cheap grain), beans, and wheat�.

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: Artha, Modaka.
Starts with: Modakartha.
Full-text: Akshiva.
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