Jalacarajiva, Jalacarajīva, Jalacara-jiva: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Jalacarajiva 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Jalacharajiva.
In Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraJalacarajīva (जलचरजीव) refers to “fishermen”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 15) (“On the nakṣatras—‘asterisms’”), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “Those who are born on the lunar day of Dhaniṣṭhā will be shameless, of weak friendship, haters of women, generous, rich and free from temptation. Those who are born on the lunar day of Śatabhiṣaj will be fishermen (jalacarajīva) or dealers in fish and hogs; washermen; dealers in wine and birds”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Jalacarajīva (जलचरजीव):—[=jala-cara-jīva] [from jala-cara > jala] m. [plural] [varia lectio] for lajājīva
2) Jalacarājīva (जलचराजीव):—[=jala-carājīva] [from jala-cara > jala] m. ‘living by fish’, a fisherman, [xv, 22].
[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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jiva, Jala, Carajiva, Jalacara.
Full-text: Jalajajiva.
Relevant text
No search results for Jalacarajiva, Jalacarajīva, Jalacara-jiva, Jalacara-jīva, Jalacarājīva, Jala-carajiva, Jala-carājīva; (plurals include: Jalacarajivas, Jalacarajīvas, jivas, jīvas, Jalacarājīvas, carajivas, carājīvas) in any book or story.