Kravyada, 岹, Kravya-ada: 22 definitions
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Kravyada means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ܲᾱ峾ٲ-ٲԳٰ岹 (क्रव्याद):—Sixth of the nine male deities, presiding over the ūī, according to the ܲᾱ峾ٲ-ٲԳٰ. They originated from Ananta (presiding deity of the ūī), who multiplies himself nine times. These nine deities divide themself each nine times, resulting in the eighty-one Dūtīs.

Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Dharmashastra (religious law)
: Google Books: Manusmṛti with the ѲԳܲṣy岹 (क्रव्याद) are the vulture and other birds that eat raw flesh only, and also the peacock and others that eat both raw and cooked flesh. (See the ѲԳܲṣy verse 5.11)

Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्�, dharmaśstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia岹 (क्रव्याद).—A particular group of the Manes or the deified ancestors that receive the souls of the deceased. Mention is made about the 岹s in Mahbhrata, Śnti Parva, Chapter 269, Stanza 15.
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation岹 (क्रव्याद) is another name for an Asura, according to the Śivapurṇa 2.5.23 (“Outraging the modesty of Vṛn�).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumra narrated to Vysa: “[...] The gentle lady Vṛn, the wife of Jalandhara, though of pure rites, had a very bad dream at night on account of Viṣṇu’s power of illusion. In the dream as a result of Viṣṇu’s power of illusion she saw the naked form of her husband anointed with oil and seated on a buffalo. He was proceeding in the southern direction. His head had been completely shaved. He was wearing black flowers to decorate himself. He was being served by a number of Asuras [e.g., 岹-ṇa𱹾ٲ]. He was completely encompassed by darkness. [...]�.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index岹 (क्रव्याद).—A class of Rurus (s.v.) in Mahraurava hell.*
- * Bhgavata-purṇa V. 26. 2.

The Purana (पुरा�, purṇas) 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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śstra岹 (क्रव्याद) is the name of an Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 4, īṇa: indigestion). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśstra (medical alchemy). However, since it is an ayurveda treatment it should be taken with caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.
Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., 岹): “the minerals (uparasa), poisons (ṣa), and other drugs (except herbs), referred to as ingredients of medicines, are to be duly purified and incinerated, as the case may be, in accordance with the processes laid out in the texts.� (see introduction to Iatro chemical medicines)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
: Shodhganga: Portrayal of Animal Kingdom (Tiryaks) in Epics An Analytical studyKravyada (क्रव्य�) (lit. “one who devours flesh�) is a synonym (another name) for the Hawk/Falcon (Śyena), according to scientific texts such as the Mṛgapakṣiśstra (Mriga-pakshi-shastra) or “the ancient Indian science of animals and birds� by Hamsadeva, containing the varieties and descriptions of the animals and birds seen in the Sanskrit Epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts: Volume 12 (1898) (ay)1) 岹 (क्रव्याद) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Ѳܳī, a Sanskrit manuscript ascribed to Nṛsiṃha Kavirja collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)� by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—The Ѳܳī manuscript, consisting of 5,586 śǰ첹 (metrical verses), is housed in Dhaka with Babu Bhagavancandra Dasa Kaviraja. It seemingly addresses topics related to Medicinal, Herbal, and Iatrochemical preparations. The catalogue includes the term 岹 in its ‘subject-matter list� or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads�岹vidhnam.
2) 岹 (क्रव्याद) or 岹rasa refers to one of the topics discussed in the 鲹첹ܻܳī.—The 鲹첹ܻܳī by Mdhavakara represents a treatise on practice of medicine and therapeutics. It is a leading work on Hindu medicine, very largely studied in Bengal containing causes and symptoms of diseases. It contains 3,092 śǰ첹.—The complete entry reads: 岹rasa� .
3) 岹 (क्रव्याद) or 岹rasa also refers to one of the topics discussed in the ۴Dz峾ṛt, a large Ayurvedic compilation dealing with the practice of medicine and therapeutics authored by Gopla Sena, Kavirja, of Dvrandh. It is dated to the 18th century and contains 11,700 śǰ첹.—The complete entry reads: 岹rasa� .

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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram岹 (क्रव्याद) or 岹vrata refers to the “vow of eating meat�, according to the Brahmaymala verse 21.1-4ab.—Accordingly, “Next I will explain the vows born from Ucchuṣma (Bhairava). The Vow of Nakedness is one. The second is (the vow of wearing) rags. The third one is the one of impurity. The fourth is (the Vow of) Madness. The sixth one is said to be the one of the skull. The sixth one is said to be (the Vow of) Bhairava. The seventh is called the (vow of behaving like a) child. The eighth is (the vow of) eating meat [i.e., 岹-vrata]. The ninth is the (vow of) growth, which gives all accomplishments. These are said to be the nine Vows that belong to the Vidy division�.

Shakta (शाक्�, śkta) or Shaktism (śktism) 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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira1) 岹 (क्रव्याद) (or Kravya, Kravyśy) refers to a country belonging to “Nairṛtī (south-western division)� classified under the constellations of Svti, Viśkh and Anurdh, according to the system of ū岵, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhit (chapter 14), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The countries of the Earth beginning from the centre of Bhratavarṣa and going round the east, south-east, south, etc., are divided into 9 divisions corresponding to the 27 lunar asterisms at the rate of 3 for each division and beginning from Kṛttik. The constellations of Svti, Viśkh and Anurdh represent the south-western division consisting of [i.e., 岹] [...]�.
2) 岹 (क्रव्याद) refers to “one who takes animal food�, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhit (chapter 15) (“On the Բṣaٰ—Ęaٱ’�), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “Those who are born on the lunar day of Magh will be possessed of wealth, grains and storehouses; will delight in frequenting hills and in the performance of religious rites; will be merchants; will be valiant; will take animal food (岹) and will be female haters. [...]�.

Jyotisha (ज्योति�, dzپṣa 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
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary岹 (क्रव्याद).—a S Carnivorous.
: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English岹 (क्रव्याद).�a Carnivorous.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary岹 (क्रव्याद).�m. eating raw flesh; ṻ岹 1.16.9. Manusmṛti 5.131. (-m.)
1) a carnivorous animal, such as a tiger &c.; क्रव्याद्भ्य� बलिमिव निर्घृणः क्षिपामि (bhyo balimiva nirghṛṇa� kṣipmi) Uttararmacarita 1.49.
2) a demon, goblin; R.15.16.
岹 is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms kravya and ada (अद). See also (synonyms): , kravyabhuj.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary岹 (क्रव्याद).—mfn.
(-岹�--岹�) An eater of flesh or meat, carnivorus. m.
(-岹�) 1. A goblin, a Rakshasa. 2. A lion. 3. A hawk. Funeral fire. E. See the preceding.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary岹 (क्रव्याद).—i. e. ⲹ-岹, adj., f. , Devouring raw flesh, Mahbhrata 1, 932.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary岹 (क्रव्याद).—[adjective] = [preceding] adj.; [masculine] beast of prey.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) 岹 (क्रव्याद):—[from kravya > kravi] mf()n. ([Pṇini 3-2, 69; Kśik-vṛtti]) consuming flesh or corpses (as Agni), [Mahbhrata i, 932; Gṛhysaṃgraha i, 11; Tithyditya]
2) [v.s. ...] m. a carnivorous animal, beast of prey, [Mahbhrata i, 115, 24]
3) [v.s. ...] a lion, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] a hawk, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] a goblin, Rkṣasa, [Horace H. Wilson]
6) [v.s. ...] the fire of the funeral pile, [Horace H. Wilson]
7) [v.s. ...] Name of a metallic substance, [Bhvaprakśa iv, 30]
8) (क्रव्याद�):—[from 岹 > kravya > kravi] f. Name of one of the nine Samidhs, [Gṛhysaṃgraha i, 27]
9) 岹 (क्रव्याद):—[from kravya > kravi] m. [plural] Name of a class of Manes, [Viṣṇu-purṇa]
10) [v.s. ...] m. of a people, [Varha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhit xiv, 18] ([varia lectio] vykhya).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary岹 (क्रव्याद):�(岹�) 1. m. A goblin; flesheater; beast of prey.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)岹 (क्रव्याद) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Kavvya.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus岹 (ಕ್ರವ್ಯಾದ):�
1) [noun] a flesh-eating man; a demon.
2) [noun] any carnivorous animal.
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: Kravya, Lata.
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Verse 12.59 < [Section IX - Details of Transmigration]
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