ज्योतिःशास्त्रjyotiḥśāstra

ज्योतिःशास्त्र (jyotiḥśāstra) is a Sanskrit word meaning astronomy or astrology, the science of astronomy. Its 8 recorded definitions are grouped into 2 contexts, among them Astronomy, Astronomy and/or Astrology (Science of Celestial Bodies).

Etymology: E. ज्योतिस्, and शास्त्र a scripture
Definitions: 8

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Meanings by context

Astronomy

4 definitions

astronomy

— Macdonell Sanskrit-English Dictionary

The science of astronomy.

— Wilson Sanskrit-English Dictionary

astronomy

— Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

astronomy

— Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Astronomy and/or Astrology (Science of Celestial Bodies)

4 definitions

astronomy or astrology

— Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899)

This entry contains textual citations rather than a standalone definition.

— Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899)

astronomy or astrology

— Vaidya Sanskrit-English Dictionary

The science of astronomy or astrology.

— Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

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Definitions on this page come from 7 works: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Macdonell Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899), Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Vaidya Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Wilson Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary. Text from the Cologne Digital Sanskrit Lexicon.