Dharaja, Dhārāja: 1 definition
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Dharaja 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaDhārāja (धाराज) refers to “rain water” and is classified as celestial type of water (jala) according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—Different types of water (jala) and their properties are mentioned here [viz., in jala-prakaraṇa]. The water is classified into two as celestial and terrestrial ones. Celestial waters are again subdivided into four types, [viz., rain water (dhārāja)].
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.
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Starts with: Dharajala, Dharajana, Dharajanaguna, Dharajanem.
Ends with: Ardharaja, Aushadharaja, Bhudharaja, Buddharaja, Budharaja, Dridharaja, Gandharaja, Kirtiprakasha nibandharaja, Krodharaja, Lamapucchare-dudharaja, Nibandharaja, Nyagrodharaja, Samgandharaja, Shikhadharaja, Siddharaja, Skandharaja, Sugandharaja, Vibudharaja, Vriddharaja.
Full-text: Jala.
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