Dantacaya, Danta-caya: 1 definition
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Dantacaya 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Dantacaya.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusDantacaya (दन्तचय) refers to the �(first) set of elephant teeth�, 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 5, “on marks of the stages of life”]: �10. He is clear eyed; he jumps the cow but does not emit seed; smooth skinned, with his (first) set of teeth fallen out (pratata-dantacaya), broad breasted, he becomes firm (solid) in his bodily orifices (vulnerable points) and joints, and can strike vigorously; him they call a 岹Գṇa, born nine years before�.

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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