Kshataja, Kṣataja, Kshata-ja: 13 definitions
Introduction:
Kshataja 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.
The Sanskrit term Kṣataja can be transliterated into English as Ksataja or Kshataja, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaKṣataja (क्षतज) refers to “blood”, as taught in the Damśarūpa (“aspects 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).—Explaining in a scientific manner, the sage Kāśyapa in his Kāśyapasaṃhitā proceeds to demonstrate the correct methods of ascertaining death. If a snake-bite victim does not have horripilation when sprinkled with water, there are no marks on his person when beaten with a cane, when there is no bleeding (kṣataja-kṣaraṇa) despite inflicting a cut in the body and the body does not float when immersed in water, one can discern that it is a case of death.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsKṣataja (क्षतज):—[kṣatajaṃ] Blood
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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraKṣataja (क्षतज) refers to “blood”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 11), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The Ketus or comets that resemble garlands, gems and gold are named Kiraṇa Ketus and are 25 in number; they have tails and appear in the east and in the west; they are the sons of the Sun, and when they appear, princes will begin to be at strife. The Ketus that are of the colour of the parrot, of fíre, of Bhandhu-Jīvika flower, of lac or of blood [i.e., kṣataja-upamā] are the sons of Agni (fìre) and appear in the south-east; they are 25 in number; when they appear mankind will be afflicted with fears”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraKṣataja (क्षतज) refers to “blood”, according to the Svacchanda-tantra.—Accordingly, [verse 4.13-16, while describing auspicious dreams]—“After [the dreamer] has seen these [images listed above], he is successful. Likewise, [success comes to those who] obtain the Earth and a [battle] wound. Victory in battle and crossing the battle field, which is an ocean of blood (kṣataja-arṇava) and blazes like a place of the departed [are auspicious]. [Someone who] commands heroes and persons who rule [with] victory [are fortunate signs]. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Ksataja in India is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Safran officinarum Medik. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Gard. Chron. (1879)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2004)
· Irid. Gen. (1827)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ksataja, for example diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKṣataja (क्षतज).—
1) blood; स च्छिन्नमूलः क्षतजेन रेणुः (sa cchinnamūlaḥ kṣatajena reṇuḥ) R.7.43; Ve. 2.27; Rām.5.1.19.
2) puss, matter.
Derivable forms: kṣatajam (क्षतजम्).
Kṣataja is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms kṣata and ja (ज).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKṣataja (क्षतज).—n.
(-jaṃ) 1. Blood. 2. Pus, matter. E. kṣata a wound, and ja produced.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryKṣataja (क्षतज).—[kṣata-ja] (vb. kṣaṇ and jan), I. adj. Caused by wounding, [Suśruta] 2, 503, 5. Ii. n. Blood, [Rāmāyaṇa] 2, 94, 5.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kṣataja (क्षतज):—[=kṣata-ja] [from kṣata > kṣan] mfn. produced by a wound or injury (e.g. kāsa, a kind of cough; also visarpa, [Bhāvaprakāśa vi]), [Suśruta]
2) [v.s. ...] n. blood, [Mahābhārata ii, 403; Rāmāyaṇa; Suśruta; Raghuvaṃśa vii, 40]
3) [v.s. ...] pus, matter, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryKṣataja (क्षतज):—[kṣata-ja] (jaṃ) 1. n. Blood; pus.
[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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKṣataja (ಕ್ಷತಜ):—[noun] that which comes out or produced in a wound (as blood, pus, etc.).
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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