Rakti: 10 definitions
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Rakti means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. 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)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Rakti (रक्ति) refers to unit of measurement. One rakti is equal in weight to 1⅞ grain. (see the Rasajalanidhi by Bhudeb Mookerji volume 3)
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Rakti (रक्ति).—[rañj-ktin]
1) Pleasingness, loveliness, charmingness.
2) Attachment, affection, loyalty, devotion.
Derivable forms: raktiḥ (रक्तिः).
Rakti (रक्ति).—f.
(-ktiḥ) 1. Affection, attachment. 2. Addiction to. 3. Charmingness. E. rañj to be affected, aff. ktin .
1) Rakti (रक्ति):—[from raj] f. (only [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]) pleasingness, loveliness
2) [v.s. ...] affection, attachment, devotion
3) [v.s. ...] Abrus Precatorius (cf. raktikā).
Rakti (रक्ति):—(ktiḥ) 2. f. Affection, love.
Rakti (रक्ति):—(von rañj) f.
1) Reiz, Lieblichkeit; s. raktimant . —
2) das Hängen an, Zugethansein [ŚABDĀRTHAK.] bei [WILSON.] rājādiṣu [Scholiast] zu [ŚĀṆḌ. 50.] —
3) = raktikā [Algebra 2.]
Rakti (रक्ति):—f. —
1) Reiz , Lieblichkeit. —
2) das Hängen an (Loc.) Zugethansein. —
3) = raktaka 3)a).
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Raktī (रक्ती):—Adv. mit kar roth färben [Hemādri’s Caturvargacintāmaṇi 2,a,89,1.]
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
Rakti (ರಕ್ತಿ):—[noun] deep affection; fondness; love; intense attachment.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Rakti (ரக்தி) noun < rakti.
1. Pleasingness, charm; மனோகரம். [manogaram.] Local usage
2. (Music) A kind of rāka-p-pirastāram, played mostly on nāka-curam; நாகசுரத்திற் பெரும்பாலும் பாடப்படும் இராகப்பிரஸ்தாரவகை. [nagasurathir perumbalum padappadum iragappirastharavagai.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Nepali dictionary
Raktī (रक्ती):—n. 1. blood; 2. blood of beheaded animals;
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)
Starts with: Rakti Mulavyadha, Raktika, Raktim, Raktima, Raktiman, Raktimant, Raktimat, Raktime, Raktini, Raktirag, Raktirana, Raktishtivi-cannipatacuram.
Full-text: Anurakti, Virakti, Raktim, Rakti Mulavyadha, Raktimat, Parpati, Raktima, Viraktiratnavali, Viraktimat, Raktimant, Anurakta, Tolaka, Anurakt, Rati, Datha, Virati, Ishvara.
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Search found 21 books and stories containing Rakti, Ragdhi, Ragdi, Ragthi, Rakthi, Raktī, Raktis; (plurals include: Raktis, Ragdhis, Ragdis, Ragthis, Rakthis, Raktīs, Raktises). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 64 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (36): Shambhu-prasada rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Part 25 - Treatment for enlargement of spleen and liver (24): Tamra Kalpa < [Chapter VII - Enlargement of spleen (plihodara) and liver (yakridudara)]
Part 75 - Medicines called “parpati” < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 13 - Symptoms and treatment of Pandu (anemia) and Kamala (jaundice)
Chapter 3 - Symptoms and treatment of Kasa (cough)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 15 - Siddhi sara < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Part 3 - Incineration of copper < [Chapter III - Metals (3): Tamra (copper)]
Part 8 - Incineration of iron (27-34) < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Incineration of haritala < [Chapter XII - Uparasa (13): Haritala (orpiment)]
Part 3 - Preparations of Hingula < [Chapter XXIII - Uparasa (23): Hingula (cinnabar)]
Part 3 - Incineration of shilajatu < [Chapter IV - Uparasa (4): Shilajatu or Shilajit (bitumen)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 18 - Mercurial operations (16): Incineration of mercury (bhasmikarana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
Part 1 - Definitions of technical terms < [Chapter VII - Enumeration of technical terms]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 156 < [Volume 22 (1918)]