Ajasra: 16 definitions
Introduction:
Ajasra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusAjasra (अजस्र) refers to the “constant” (sleeping) (of old elephants), according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā 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”]: “22. He lays hold of things low down and feebly, walks with slack trunk and ears and tail swaying downward (listlessly); his fore- and hind-limbs are (alike) stiff, and he sleeps constantly (ajasra) when he has reached the twelfth stage”.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsAjasra (अजस्र):—[ajasraṃ] Continuous
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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraAjasra (अजस्र) refers to the “incessant” (rainfall), according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 8), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The years of Jupiter (bṛhaspati) take their names from the several Nakṣatras in which he reappears after his conjunction with the Sun; and these names are identical with the names of the lunar months. [...] In the Āśvayuja year of Jupiter, the rainfall will be incessant [i.e., ajasra—abde ajasraṃ patati jalaṃ]; mankind will be happy and prosperous; all living creatures will grow strong and food supply will be abundant”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa 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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchAjasra (अजस्र) refers to “forever” (i.e., going around forever in the cycle of birth and death), according to the Śivayogadīpikā by Sadāśivayogīśvara: a text dealing with Śaivism and Haṭhayoga in two hundred and eighty-nine verses.—Accordingly, while discussing the difference between Rājayoga and Śaivayoga: “[...] Devotion is gnosis full of Śiva, and Śaiva gnosis is Śiva’s nature. Since Śaiva observance is worship of Śiva, Śiva's yoga is five-fold. He who is without the practice [of worshipping] Śiva is certainly a bound soul, and he goes round and round forever (ajasra) in this cycle of birth and death”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsAjasra (अजस्र) refers to “perpetually” (i.e., ‘roaming about perpetually’), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Pitiable living beings roam about perpetually (ajasra) in the ocean of life which is a great whirlpool having four states of existence [and] inflamed by the hell-fire of suffering. Embodied souls, living in immovable and movable bodies, are born [and] die constrained by the chains of their own actions”.
Synonyms: Nirantara, Śaśvat, Saṃtata, Avirata, Satata.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAjasra (अजस्र).—a. [na jas-ra P.III.2.167; jasirnañpūrva: kriyāsātatye vartate Sk.] Not ceasing, constant, perpetual; °दीक्षाप्रयतस्य (dīkṣāprayatasya) R.3.44.
-sram ind. Ever, constantly, perpetually; वृथैव संकल्पशतैरजस्रम् (vṛthaiva saṃkalpaśatairajasram) Ś.3.5. तच्च धूनोत्यजस्रम् (tacca dhūnotyajasram) Uttararāmacarita 4.26. अजस्रमास्फालित (ajasramāsphālita)... ()| Śiśupālavadha 1.9.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryAjasra (अजस्र).—n. Adverbial. (sraṃ) Eternally, continually. E. a neg. jasa to let loose, and ra aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryAjasra (अजस्र).—[a-jas + ra], adj., f. rā. Continual. acc. ram, adv. Continually, always, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 1, 57.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryAjasra (अजस्र).—[adjective] unexhausted, incessant; [neuter] [adverb]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryAjasra (अजस्र):—[=a-jasra] mfn. (√jas), not to be obstructed, perpetual, [Ṛg-veda] etc.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Goldstücker Sanskrit-English DictionaryAjasra (अजस्र):—[tatpurusha compound] I. m. f. n.
(-sraḥ-srā-sram) Continual, unin-terrupted. Ii. ind.
(-sram) Eternally, continually, always. E. a neg. and jasra.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Ajasra (अजस्र) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ajassa.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryAjasra (अजस्र):—(a) uninterrupted; continuous; —[pravāha] uninterrupted flow.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAjasra (ಅಜಸ್ರ):—[adverb] = ಅಜಸ್ರಂ [ajasram].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ajasram, Ajasrasamvid.
Full-text: Ajasram, Jasra, Ajasrika, Ajassa, Ajasrena, Ajasrasamvid, Satata, Tritiya, Shashvat, Adrogha, Patat, Santata, Nrimanas, Avirata, Nirantara, Karma.
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Search found 27 books and stories containing Ajasra, A-jasra; (plurals include: Ajasras, jasras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.24.31 < [Chapter 24 - The Killing of the Kola Demon]
Verse 8.13.68 < [Chapter 13 - A Thousand Names of Lord Balarāma]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.2.11 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Verse 2.1.125 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 2.2.172 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 8.12 < [Chapter 8 - Dashas and Antar Dashas]
Brahma Samhita (Jiva Goswami commentary) (by Srila Narayana Maharaja)
Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 16.19 < [Chapter 16 - Daivāsura-sampada-yoga]