Karmajivi, Karmajīvī: 2 definitions
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Karmajivi 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studyKarmajīvī (कर्मजीवी) refers to “workers” and represents a sub-division of the Śūdra caste (varṇa) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—The Karmajīvīs and the Śilpīs belonged to the Śūdra varṇa. The former were probably low paid workers.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKarmajīvi (ಕರ್ಮಜೀವಿ):—[noun] a person who leads a worldly life in ignorance.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Ends with: Pashukarmajivi.
Full-text: Shilpin.
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