Significance of Usra

Usra in Jyotisha, as presented in the provided text, is simply another name for a cow. The brief definition suggests that the term Usra is used interchangeably with "cow" within the context of Jyotisha, which is traditional Hindu astrology. No further information or specific astrological significance of the term is given.

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Hindu concept of 'Usra'

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In Hinduism, Usra is a synonym for the cow, revered as a sacred animal embodying gentleness, nourishment, and maternal qualities.

Significance in Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology):
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From: Brihat Samhita

(1) This is another name for the cow.[1]

Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotisha or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.