Rau, Ṟau: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Rau means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Hindi, biology, 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
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarRau (रौ).—Personal ending substituted for the प्रथमपुरुषद्विवचन (prathamapuruṣadvivacana) (3rd pers, dual affix तस् (tas)) in the periphrastic or first future; e. g. कर्तारौ (kartārau); cf. लुट (luṭa); प्रथमस्य डारौरसः (prathamasya ḍāraurasaḥ) P. II. 4.85.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryRāu.—(IA 18), same as Rāva (Sanskrit Rājan) or abbrevia- tion of Rāuta (q. v.). Note: rāu is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Rau in Vietnam is the name of a plant defined with Morinda citrifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sarcocephalus leichhardtii F. Muell. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Glimpses in Plant Research (1988)
· Fl. Ned. Ind. (1857)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1980)
· J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. (1918)
· Flora of the British India (1880)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (1877)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rau, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryRau (रौ):—(nf) motion, flow; impulsive mood; —[meṃ honā] to be under an impulse, to be on the crest of a wave of impulse.
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Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconRau (ரௌ) . The compound of ர் [r] and ஒள. [ola.]
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Ṟau (றௌ) . The compound of ற் [r] and ஔ. [au.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+233): Rau axn goxi, Rau bao, Rau bo khai, Rau bos xooi, Rau chua, Rau deefn gai, Rau deeju, Rau deeju dor, Rau ma, Rau mas, Rau masc, Rau mufi, Rau muoi dai, Rau muoosng, Rau muoosng bieern, Rau ngof, Rau ngoom, Rau sam, Rau tan la day, Rau trai.
Ends with (+65): Adityacandrau, Adityachandrau, Agnindrau, Agrau, Agubarau, Aharau, Aherau, Ahirau, Ahrau, Arau, Arauparau, Arouparau, Ashvinikumarau, Ashviniputrau, Banakerau, Barau, Bharibharau, Birau, Buloh teberau, Burau.
Full-text (+163): Lokasani, Urukrit, Abhyavakasha, Lokabhaj, Upacakshus, Shvashrushvashura, Nirakasha, Raum, Raum-thadinu, Rau ngof, Rau muoosng, Rau bao, Rau trai, Rau bos xooi, Rau masc, Bahirvedi, Rau ngoom, Anakasha, Rau mufi, Rau sam.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing Rau, Rāu, Ṟau; (plurals include: Raus, Rāus, Ṟaus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 2 - Rāmānuja < [Chapter XVIII - An Historical and Literary Survey of the Viśiṣṭādvaita School of Thought]
Part 1 - The Chronology of the Āḻvārs < [Chapter XVII - The Āḻvārs]
Part 3 - The Precursors of the Viśiṣṭādvaita Philosophy < [Chapter XVIII - An Historical and Literary Survey of the Viśiṣṭādvaita School of Thought]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 2 - King Harald Overcomes Five Kings < [Chapter III - Harald Harfager's Saga]
Part 50 - Olaf's And Sigurd's Consultation < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
Part 59 - Eilif Of Gautland's Murder < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
In Memorium: M. Chalapati Rau < [October – December, 1983]
A Seeker of Beauty-A Perfectionist < [July 1970]
Golden Jubilee Number Released < [January – March, 1978]
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
1.2. Acceptance of Pramāṇa in Various Darśana Traditions < [Chapter 2 - Analysis on the Basis Of Epistemology]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 98 - Mode of installation of the image of goddess Gaurī (gaurīpratiṣṭhā)
Chapter 73 - Mode of worshipping the Sun (sūrya-pūjā or arcana)
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter XXIII - Description of another form of Shiva worship < [Agastya Samhita]