Vasyam: 1 definition
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Vasyam means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
India history and geography
Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1Vasyam refers to a factor taken into consideration, by consulting an astrologer, before marriage among the Agamudaiyans (a cultivating case foundin all the Tamil districts).—The zodiacal signs (rasi) of the pair should be compatible, e.g., Midunam and Kanni, Singam and Makaram, Dhanus and Minam, Thulam and Makaram, etc.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vashyamjana, Vashyamulike, Vasyams.
Ends with: Atyavashyam, Avashyam.
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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXII - Other Medicinal Recipes < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXV - Various Recipes < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XLV < [Anusasanika Parva]
Reviews < [January 1963]