Rajat: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Jyotisha
2. Purana
Languages
1. Hindi
2. Nepali
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Introduction:

Rajat means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.

Ambiguity: Although Rajat has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Rajata.

In Hinduism

Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)

Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira

R膩jat (啶班ぞ啶溹い啷�) (Cf. R膩jat墨) refers to 鈥渢hat which shines鈥�, according to the B峁沨atsa峁僪it膩 (chapter 12), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Var膩hamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyoti峁).鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淚 shall now expound about the movements of the Seven 峁氠梗is (Saptar峁), through whom the northern region shines [i.e., 谤腻箩补迟墨] as though bedecked with a pearl necklace, like a maiden with a smiling countenance wearing a garland of white lotuses. Or by the direction of her lord鈥攖he Pole-Star (Seven 峁氠梗is), the northern maiden (quarter) appears to dance round as the Seven 峁氠梗is move in their course. I begin to treat of these stars adopting the views of V峁沝dha Garga鈥�.

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Jyotisha (啶溹啶啶むた啶�, 箩测辞迟颈峁 or jyotish) refers to 鈥榓stronomy鈥� or 鈥淰edic astrology鈥� 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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

R膩jat (啶班ぞ啶溹い啷�) (Cf. R膩jat墨) refers to 鈥渟hining鈥� (with refulgence), according to the 艢ivapur膩峁嘺 2.3.25 (鈥淭he seven celestial sages test P膩rvat墨鈥�).鈥擜ccordingly, after 艢iva spoke to the seven Sages: 鈥淭hus commanded those sages quickly went there where the mother of universe, the brilliant daughter of the mountain, shone [i.e., 谤腻箩补迟墨] with refulgence. There she was seen as the personified achievement of penance itself. She was shining brilliantly with great splendour. Mentally bowing to her, the seven sages, of good rites, humbly spoke to her after being warmly welcomed and worshipped by her鈥�.

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The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Rajat in Hindi refers in English to:鈥�(nm) silver; (a) silvery; white; bright; —[jayamti] silver jubilee; ~[pata] silver screen, cinema screen; -[patra] a utensil; ~[maya] silvery, made of silver..鈥攔ajat (啶班啶�) is alternatively transliterated as Rajata.

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Nepali dictionary

: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Rajat is another spelling for 啶班啶� [rajata].鈥攏. 1. silver; 2. the color white; adj. white; silvery;

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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.

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