Shastrajna, Śāstrajña, Shastra-jna: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Shastrajna 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.
The Sanskrit term Śāstrajña can be transliterated into English as Sastrajna or Shastrajna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Arthashastra (politics and welfare)
Source: archive.org: Studies in Kautilya VocabularyŚāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ) refers to a type of profession mentioned in the Śukranītisāra 2.128-188.—The Śukranītisāra is a Sanskrit work on ethics by Śukrācārya comprised of four chapters. The second chapter (uvarājādikṛtya, “the duties of the royal princes and the like”) describes a large number of varied topics, eg., it contains observations on the ministers, priests, sacive, treasury, a large number of officers and employees (such as a Śāstrajña).
Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्र, arthaśāstra) literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ) refers to “one who knows the scriptures”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(A true practitioner) is a hero (vīra) who exerts himself and is courageous. He is content, devoted to the teacher, not greedy, compassionate, industrious, self-controlled, of good appearance, sāttvika, deep, all his limbs are intact (and) active, he knows (true) devotion and the scriptures [i.e., bhakti-śāstra-jña] and crosses over into (higher) realities. He is devoted to the transmission which is free of thought (nirvikalpakrama), he eats what he has begged and is desireless. [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationŚāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ) refers to a “scholar (knowing all lores)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.33 (“The appeasement of Himavat”).—Accordingly, as Vasiṣṭha said to Himavat (Himācala): “O lord of mountains, listen to my words in every respect conducive to your welfare; they are not against virtue. They are true and shall bring about your joy here and hereafter. Statements, in ordinary language and in the Vedas, are of three forms. A scholar (śāstrajña) knowing all lores understands them by means of his pure vision of knowledge. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryŚāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ).—a.
1) well-versed in the Śāstras.
2) a mere theorist.
Śāstrajña is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms śāstra and jña (ज्ञ). See also (synonyms): śāstradarśin, śāstravid.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ).—mfn.
(-jñaḥ-jñā-jñaṃ) Acquainted with the Shastras, skilled in the knowledge of law and religion especially. E. śāstra a sacred work and jña who knows.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ).—[śāstra-jña], adj. 1. Knowing the institutes of religion, etc., [Pañcatantra] i. [distich] 385. 2. Knowing by books, a theorist, [Hitopadeśa] iii. [distich] 54 (karmasv adṛ- ṣṭakarmā yaḥ śāstrajño pi sa muhyati, He who has not tested his skill by works, although knowing it by books, makes mistakes).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ).—[adjective] versed in science.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Śāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ):—[=śāstra-jña] [from śāstra > śās] mfn. (or m.) acquainted with the Ś°s, learned, a specialist (kevala-ś, ‘a mere theorist’), [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā; Suśruta; Pañcatantra] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] a mere theorist, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚāstrajña (शास्त्रज्ञ):—[śāstra-jña] (jñaḥ-jñā-jñaṃ) a. Acquainted with the shāstras.
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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 corpusŚastrajña (ಶಸ್ತ್ರಜ್ಞ):—[noun] a man skilled in using weapons.
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Śāstrajña (ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಜ್ಞ):—[noun] a man who has an expert knowledge in any branch of learning.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Partial matches: Shastra, Jna.
Starts with: Shastrajnana, Shastrajnata, Shastrajnate, Shastrajnatva.
Ends with (+2): Amdashastrajna, Arthashastrajna, Aushadhashastrajna, Bahushastrajna, Bhashashastrajna, Bhautashastrajna, Bhugarbhashastrajna, Bhugolashastrajna, Dharmashastrajna, Khagolashastrajna, Kitashastrajna, Krimishastrajna, Lipishastrajna, Manasashastrajna, Manashshastrajna, Manavashastrajna, Pranishastrajna, Prasavashastrajna, Rasashastrajna, Rasayanashastrajna.
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