Jathi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Jathi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Jathi refers to “rhythmic syllables” as defined in the first book of the Pañcamarapu which deals with niruttam (dance, one of the sixty–four arts).—The Pañcamarapu (“five-fold traditional usage”) represents an important piece of Tamil literature and was composed by Cerai Aṟivanār in the 9th century AD during the time of Pandyan Tirumaran of the last Caṅkam Period.
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).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsJathi [ജാതി] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Myristica fragrans Houtt. from the Myristicaceae (Nutmeg) family having the following synonyms: Myristica aromatica, Myristica moschata, Myristica officinalis. For the possible medicinal usage of jathi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+6): Jathi-tuloshi, Jathikka, Jathikoshtam, Jathili, Jathimadh, Jathimathi, Jathipotia, Jati, Jati-palaticurnam, Jatijivanam, Jatikkaran, Jatikkay, Jatilakshanam, Jatimallikai, Jatimariyatai, Jatimasam, Jatipattiri, Jatiprashtam, Jatiprashtan, Jatisankaryam.
Ends with: Atancati, Jati, Karpancati, Kattujathi, Majathi, Manjathi, Monjathi, Nir-valuncati, Pamcati, Pancavincati, Purajati, Rajatti, Samkarajati, Stirijati, Vijati, Vincati.
Full-text: Jatikkay, Jathi-tuloshi, Jatikkaran, Talanul, Tala-samutiram, Jati, Niruttavakai.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Jathi; (plurals include: Jathis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati in classical form of Bharatanāṭya < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Gati in Nāṭyaśāstra with explanations from Abhinavabhāratī < [Chapter 2 - Concept and technique of Gati]
Ambition and Anxiety in Mahesh Dattani’s – < [October – December, 2004]
Music and Musicians < [September-October 1933]
Muthuswami Dikshitar < [November 1938]
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