Rituviparita, Ṛtuviparīta, Ritu-viparita: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Ṛtuviparīta can be transliterated into English as Rtuviparita or Rituviparita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraṚtuviparīta (ऋतुविपरीत) refers to “(yield in an) inappropriate season”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 3), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The dark spots, also known as ketus, the sons of Rāhu are Tāmasa, Kīlaka and the like, and are 33 in number. How they affect the earth depends upon their color, position and shape. [...] The trees will fail to yield in their appropriate seasons [i.e., ṛtuviparīta]; birds and animals will appear to be burning; there will be an appearance of false fire all round; and lightning and earthquake will afflict mankind”.
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.
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Partial matches: Ritu, Viparita.
Full-text: Viparita.
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