Rajatantra, Rājatantra, Rajan-tantra, Rajatamtra: 3 definitions
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Rajatantra 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Mantra-sādhana: Chapter One of the KakṣapuṭatantraRājatantra (राजतन्त्र) is the name of an Āgama or Tantra mentioned in the Kakṣapuṭatantra verse 1.5-7.—“At a previous time, when Pārvatī asked him, Śaṅkara told of the attainments of vidyā in the wide worldly life, in various ways. I observed each teaching taught also by the troops of Gods, Siddhas (those who have attained supernatural power), Munis (saints), Deśikas (spiritual teachers), and Sādhakas (tantric practicioners). They are [, for example]: Rājatantra... I shall carefully extract all the above-mentioned āgamas, which are transmitted from mouth to mouth, like butter extracted from coagulated milk”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusRājataṃtra (ರಾಜತಂತ್ರ):—[noun] the skill required for maintaining and improving the relation between two nations or the skill and vision in managing governmental affairs tactfully.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryRājatantra (राजतन्त्र):—n. monarchy; monarchical system of government;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Rajan, Raja, Tantra.
Starts with: Rajatamtrajna, Rajatamtrajne, Rajatantratmaka, Rajatantratmaka-prajatantra, Rajatantravada, Rajatantravadi.
Ends with: Brahmandajnanamaharajatantra, Nirankusha-rajatantra, Pakshirajatantra, Pancayati-prajatantra, Prajatamtra, Rajatantratmaka-prajatantra, Rashtriya-prajatantra, Samajavadi-prajatantra, Samaveshi-prajatantra, Vaidhanika-rajatantra, Vaidyarajatantra.
Full-text: Vaidhanika-rajatantra, Nirankush-rajtantr, Vaidyarajatantra, Varahi, Indrani, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Brahmi, Mahalakshmi.
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Yajnavalkya-smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)—Critical study (by Kalita Nabanita)
Ancient Indian political system (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - The Political Aspect Reflected in the Vyavahārādhyāya]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
Part 1: Form of Government < [Chapter 5 - Political Aspects]