Crab: 2 definitions
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Crab 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.
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In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
The Crab (animal) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Kulira or Karkaṭa, whereas Karkaṭahasta refers to one of the thirteen Combined-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as saṃyuktahastas), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—According to the Śabdakalpadruma, karkaṭa means kulira i.e., crab. In karkaṭahasta, fingers are passed between the fingers of both hands together and it makes the shape of a crab. This posture is used while yawning. According to Abhinayadarpaṇa, this karkaṭa-hasta is used to denote coming of a crowd, showing the stomach, filling the conch-shell, twisting limbs, pulling branch etc.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
The Crab can be denoted by the Sanskrit term Kulīra (whose smell is said to resemble the odor of certain elephants), according to the 15th century Matangalila composed by Nilakantha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 8, “on marks of character”]: “12. Delighted with leavings (of food), right easily frightened, having a sour, acrid odor or that of a goat, of bones, or of a crab (kulīra) [śuktāmlabastāsthikulīragandhaḥ], wrathful, treacherous (changeable, ‘easy to be parted’), cowardly, ungrateful, this base elephant is a Śudra (serf) in character”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Crab bone, Crab bush, Crab grass, Crab wood, Crab-eye vine, Crabapple mangrove, Crabbea velutina, Crabgrass, Crabwood.
Full-text (+471): Kulira, Karkata, Karkataka, Karka, Apatyashatru, Kuliraka, Harilocana, Mrityusuti, Kulirad, Vrishcika, Mukhastra, Pankavasa, Pingacakshus, Shodashanghri, Sadamshaka, Prishthacakshus, Parshvodarapriya, Kuracilla, Bahuka, Aaru.
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Search found 125 books and stories containing Crab, Crabs; (plurals include: Crabs, Crabses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
DNA barcoding of Scylla serrata: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effects. < [2018: Volume 7, January issue 1]
Effects of quinalphos on biochemistry in fresh water crab, S. hydrodroma. < [2017: Volume 6, December issue 16]
Estimation of protein, carbohydrate and lipids in female mud crab scylla serrata < [2018: Volume 7, March special issue 6]
Can Short-Term Citizen Science Training Increase Knowledge, Improve... < [Volume 11, Issue 14 (2019)]
The Variation on Sediment Reworking with Influencing Factors by a Sand... < [Volume 13, Issue 10 (2021)]
Socioeconomic Importance of the Small-Scale Mud Crab Fishing (Scylla Serrata,... < [Volume 16, Issue 5 (2024)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Chronic Microplastic Exposure and Cadmium Accumulation in Blue Crabs < [Volume 19, Issue 9 (2022)]
Can Microplastics Influence the Accumulation of Pb in Tissues of Blue Crab? < [Volume 18, Issue 7 (2021)]
Transcriptomics Analysis of the Toxicological Impact of Enrofloxacin in an... < [Volume 20, Issue 3 (2023)]
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 75 - The Crocodile And The Jackal < [Part II (e) - Stories of the Kinnaras]
Story 64 - The Heron And The Crab < [Part II (c) - Stories of the Durayas]
Story 185a - The Crab and the Frog < [Part III - Stories of the Cultivating Caste]
Ten Little Vignettes < [August 1948]
Sanskrit Limericks < [October-December 1942]
A Generous and Honest Critic < [July 1970]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
12. Symbolic Crab and Moon < [Chapter 7 - Moon the Significant Planet of Mind]
3. Lunar Effects and Natural Astrology < [Chapter 15 - Conclusion]
12. Astrologial overview on Moon in Zodiac Signs < [Chapter 5 - Adoration of the Sun and Moon]