Jadata, Jaḍatā: 13 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Natyashastra
2. Ayurveda
In Jainism
1. General definition
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Hindi
See also

Introduction:

Jadata 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

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

1) Jaḍatā (जडता, “stupor”) refers to the ninth of the ten stages of love (kāma) arising in a woman (strī) and men (puṃs) alike, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 24.

2) Jaḍatā (जडता, “ paralysis”) represents the seventh stage of the action of poison (viṣa) after drinking it, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 26. In a dramatic play, the representation of death from drinking poison is displayed by throwing out of hands and feet and other limbs. The power of the poison will lead to the quivering action of the different parts of the body.

Jaḍatā according to the Nāṭyaśāstra: “paralysis (jaḍatā) should be represented by inaction of all the sense-organs. Together with belching, vomiting, licking the corners of the mouth, and turning back of the head”.

Source: archive.org: Natya Shastra

1) Jaḍatā (जडता, “stupor”) is caused by determinants (vibhāva) such as cessation of all activity, hearing of a much desired thing or a [very] harmful thing, sickness and the like, It is to be represented on the stage by consequents (anubhāva) such as not uttering any word, speaking indistinctly, remaining absolutely silent, looking with a steadfast gaze, dependence on others and the like.

2) Jaḍatā (जडता).—One of the ten stages of love (kāma);—In Stupor (jaḍatā) one does not respond when questioned, and does not hear or see anything, she remaining speechless or begins her words with ‘alas’ or loses memory. To represent Stupor one is to utter response (huṃ) on the wrong occasion, and is to have one’s limbs relaxed and the mouth given to excessive breathing.

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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)

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Jaḍatā (जडता) refers to “stiffness (of limbs)”, as taught in the Ceṣṭita (“symptoms of snake-bites”) section of the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Agadatantra or Sarpavidyā).—Sage Kāśyapa adds a graphic description of the features of a fatally bitten victim. Blackish-blue coloured blood oozing from the site of a fatal snake-bite, thirst, sweat, stiffness of limbs (avayava-jaḍatā), horripilation, trembling of organs, ungainly appearance of lips and teeth, nasal speech, loss of consciousness and disfigurement—all these are surefire signs of a fatally bitten person.

Unclassified Ayurveda definitions

Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)

Jaḍatā (जडता) refers to “numbness”, as mentioned in verse 5.27-28 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] among the (different kinds of milk [viz., payas]), [...] however, (and) light (is) that of a solid-hoofed animal [viz., aikaśapha]; (it is) eliminative of wind in the extremities, slightly sour and salt, (and) generative of numbness [viz., jaḍatā-kara]”.

Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

Jaḍatā (जडता):—Less activity of body, speech and mind.

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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.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Jaḍatā (जडता) refers to the “inert” (state of the body), according to the Yaśastilaka Campū verse 2.123-214.—Accordingly, “Never imagine that thou art composed of the body, because the body is utterly different from thee. Thou art all consciousness, an abode of virtue and bliss; whereas the body, because it is inert (jaḍatā), is an unconscious mass. The body exists and grows so long as thou art in existence. When thou art dead, it disappears in the form of earth, air and the like. Composed of the elements it is devoid of feelings such as joy, like a corpse. Hence the blissful self is surely different from the body.

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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 dictionary

Jaḍatā (जडता).—

1) Dulness, aversion to work, slothfulness.

2) Ignorance, stupidity; Pañcatantra (Bombay) 1.

3) (In Rhet.) Dulness, regarded as one of the 33 subordinate feelings; S. D.175.

4) Stupefaction, numbness, stupor; U. 3.12.

5) Dulness, timidity; Mālatīmādhava (Bombay) 6.15.

[Sanskrit to German]

Jadata in German

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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 dictionary

1) Jaḍata (जडत):—(nf) inlay, insetting.

2) Jaḍatā (जडता):—(nf) inertia, torpor; insensibility; idiocy, stupidity; stupefaction.

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