Rajiva, aka: Rājīva, Rājiva; 6 Definition(s)
Introduction
Rajiva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
1) Rājīva (राजीव)—Sanskrit word for a fish (“mullet”?). This animal is from the group called Nādeya-matsya (‘fresh water fish’). Nādeya-matsya itself is a sub-group of the group of animals known as Ānupa (those that frequent marshy places).
2) Rājīva (राजीव)—Sanskrit word for a fish “mullet” (Mugil corsula). This animal is from the group called Sāmudra-matsya (‘marine fish’). Sāmudra-matsya itself is a sub-group of the group of animals known as Ānupa (those that frequent marshy places).
Source: archive.org: Sushruta samhita, Volume I
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Rājiva means deer, fish or lotus, depending upon the context. Rājiva also means king.
Source: Manblunder: Lalitā-sahasranāma 307
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Rājīva (राजीव) is a Sanskrit word referring to “red-coloured”. The word is used throughout Dharmaśāstra literature such as the Manusmṛti. (also see the Manubhāṣya verse 5.16)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-śāstra
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
rājīva (राजीव).—m (Poetry.) A husband or a lover.
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryrājīva (राजीव).—m A husband or a lover.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit-English dictionary
Rājīva (राजीव).—[rājī dalarājī astyasya va]
1) A kind of deer.
2) A crane.
3) An elephant.
4) A species of fish; Ms.5.16.
-vam A blue lotus, Nymphea lotus; प्रफुल्ल- राजीवमिवाङ्कमध्ये (praphulla- rājīvamivāṅkamadhye) Ku.3.45.
Derivable forms: rājīvaḥ (राजीवः).
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family. 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.
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| Rajivaksha | Rājīvākṣa (राजीवाक्ष).—a. lotus-eyed; ऊनषोडशवर्षो मे रामो राजीवलोचनः (ūnaṣoḍaśavarṣo me rāmo rā... | |
| Rajivanetra | Rājīvanetra (राजीवनेत्र).—a. lotus-eyed; ऊनषोडशवर्षो मे रामो राजीवलोचनः (ūnaṣoḍaśavarṣo me rāmo... | |
| Rajivalocana | Rājīvalocana (राजीवलोचन).—a. lotus-eyed; ऊनषोडशवर्षो मे रामो राजीवलोचनः (ūnaṣoḍaśavarṣo me rāmo... | |
| Nadeya-matsya |
The piscatory group may be roughly divided into two broad subdivisions, such as the Marine a... | |
| Samudra-matsya |
The piscatory group may be roughly divided into two broad subdivisions, such as the Marine a... | |
| Ketumaladvipa |
Ketumāladvīpa (केतुमालद्वीप):—This dvīpa is to the west of the Niṣadha mountain. The s... |
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Rajiva, Rājīva or Rājiva. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (by Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.1.208 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya: Renunciation]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.16 < [Section II - Objectionable Food]
Verse 5.14 < [Section II - Objectionable Food]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 111 < [Chapter 4 - The doctrine of the ‘Thing by Itself’]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CV - Rites of atonement (Prayaschitta) < [Agastya Samhita]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 2: Story of Pavanañjaya and Añjanasundarī < [Chapter III - Hanumat’s birth and Varuṇa’s subjection]