Tajika, aka: Tājika; 2 Definition(s)
Introduction
Tajika 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
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Tājika (ताजिक).—A Persian form of horoscopic astrology. Note: Tājika is a Sanskrit technical term used in ancient Indian sciences such as Astronomy, Mathematics and Geometry.
Source: Wikibooks (hi): Sanskrit Technical Terms
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit-English dictionary
Tājika (ताजिक).—
1) A Persian (mlecchaviśeṣaḥ); Ks.37. 36.
2) Name of a breed of an excellent horse; ताजिकाः खुरशालाश्च तुषाराश्चोत्तमा हयाः (tājikāḥ khuraśālāśca tuṣārāścottamā hayāḥ) Aśvachikitsā.
Derivable forms: tājikaḥ (ताजिकः).
See also (synonyms): tājita.
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.
Relevant definitions
Starts with: Tajika-Tajjika, Tajikaratnakara.
Full-text: Tajika-Tajjika, Tajita, Muravara.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Tajika, Tājika; (plurals include: Tajikas, Tājikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter xxxvi < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)