Aparasasya, Apara-sasya: 1 definition
Introduction:
Aparasasya 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
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraAparasasya (अपरसस्य) refers to the “second crops”, 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 Bhādrapada year of Jupiter, the produce of creepers will thrive as well as the first crops; but the second crops [i.e., aparasasya—aparaṃ sasyaṃ] will fail and there will be prosperity in some places and fear here and there”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shasya, Apara.
Full-text: Apara.
Relevant text
No search results for Aparasasya, Apara-sasya; (plurals include: Aparasasyas, sasyas) in any book or story.