Rakti: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Rakti means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: archive.org: Rasa-Jala-Nidhi: Or Ocean of indian chemistry and alchemyRakti (रक्ति) refers to unit of measurement. One rakti is equal in weight to 1⅞ grain. (see the Rasajalanidhi by Bhudeb Mookerji volume 3)
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryRakti (रक्ति).—[rañj-ktin]
1) Pleasingness, loveliness, charmingness.
2) Attachment, affection, loyalty, devotion.
Derivable forms: raktiḥ (रक्तिः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryRakti (रक्ति).—f.
(-ktiḥ) 1. Affection, attachment. 2. Addiction to. 3. Charmingness. E. rañj to be affected, aff. ktin .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Rakti (रक्ति):—[from raj] f. (only [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]) pleasingness, loveliness
2) [v.s. ...] affection, attachment, devotion
3) [v.s. ...] Abrus Precatorius (cf. raktikā).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryRakti (रक्ति):—(ktiḥ) 2. f. Affection, love.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). 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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusRakti (ರಕ್ತಿ):—[noun] deep affection; fondness; love; intense attachment.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconRakti (ரக்தி) noun < rakti.
1. Pleasingness, charm; மனோகரம். [manogaram.] Local usage
2. (Music) A kind of rāka-p-pirastāram, played mostly on nāka-curam; நாகசுரத்திற் பெரும்பாலும் பாடப்படும் இராகப்பிரஸ்தாரவகை. [nagasurathir perumbalum padappadum iragappirastharavagai.]
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: Rakti Mulavyadha, Raktika, Raktim, Raktima, Raktiman, Raktimant, Raktimat, Raktime, Raktini, Raktirag, Raktirana, Raktishtivi-cannipatacuram.
Ends with: Amedhyanurakti, Anurakti, Arakti, Avantaradiksrakti, Catuhsrakti, Diksrakti, Dvisrakti, Navasrakti, Srakti, Virakti.
Full-text: Virakti, Anurakti, Raktimat, Raktim, Viraktiratnavali, Raktima, Rakti Mulavyadha, Viraktimat, Raktimant, Rati, Anurakta, Parpati, Tolaka, Anurakt, Tata, Viratti, Ishvara.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Rakti, Raktī, Rakthi, Ragthi, Ragdi, Ragdhi; (plurals include: Raktis, Raktīs, Rakthis, Ragthis, Ragdis, Ragdhis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 64 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (36): Shambhu-prasada rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Part 25 - Treatment for enlargement of spleen and liver (24): Tamra Kalpa < [Chapter VII - Enlargement of spleen (plihodara) and liver (yakridudara)]
Part 18 - Dosage of medicine < [Chapter I - General health prescriptions]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 15 - Siddhi sara < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Part 3 - Incineration of copper < [Chapter III - Metals (3): Tamra (copper)]
Part 7 - Uses of Vaikranta < [Chapter XX - Gems (8): Vaikranta (garnet)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 6 - Diseases affecting the heart (hridroga)
Chapter 3 - Symptoms and treatment of Kasa (cough)
Chapter 13 - Symptoms and treatment of Pandu (anemia) and Kamala (jaundice)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Incineration of haritala < [Chapter XII - Uparasa (13): Haritala (orpiment)]
Part 3 - Preparations of Hingula < [Chapter XXIII - Uparasa (23): Hingula (cinnabar)]
Part 6 - Incineration of the essence of rasaka < [Chapter VII - Uparasa (8): Rasaka or Kharpara (calamine)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 18 - Mercurial operations (16): Incineration of mercury (bhasmikarana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
Part 1 - Definitions of technical terms < [Chapter VII - Enumeration of technical terms]
Musical Compositions of Muthuswami Dikshitar on Planets < [April – June, 1982]
The Message of “Ramayana” to the < [January – March, 1993]
Reviews < [April 1962]