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Results for उन्मर्दनम्

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Apte Dictionary

V. S. Apte, The Practical Sanskrit–English Dictionary

उन्मर्दनम्unmardanam1 Rubbing, kneading.
1. 1 Rubbing, kneading.
2. A fragrant essence used for the purpose of rubbing.
3. Act of purifying air.
Derived forms and compounds
- उन्मर्दनम् unmardanam A rubbing down of the sacrificer with sweet-smelling substances before sprinkling him with fat. Compare सर्वसुरभ्युन्मर्दनं भवति Śat. Br.12.8.3.16. and Sāyaṇa says उन्मर्दनं उद्वर्तनं भवति । (For details read Dr. Gode's paper on, 'Massage in Ancient and Medieval India', Annals of Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute XXXVI, parts I-II, pp. 85.113).
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