Kroshtri, Kroṣṭṛ, Kroṣṭṝ: 10 definitions
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Kroshtri means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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 terms Kroṣṭṛ and Kroṣṭṝ can be transliterated into English as Krostr or Kroshtri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKroṣṭṛ (क्रोष्टृ) refers to the “jackals” that howled at the time of the destruction of Dakṣa’s sacrifice, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.34. Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] When Vīrabhadra set off thus, bad omens were seen by Dakṣa and the Devas. [...] Jackals (kroṣṭṛ) howled in the surroundings of the sacrificial ground. The evil star Netraka and meteors seemed to fall like white scorpions”.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: University of Vienna: Sudarśana's Worship at the Royal Court According to the AhirbudhnyasaṃhitāKroṣṭṛ (क्रोष्टृ) refers to “(frightful) jackals”, according to the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, belonging to the Pāñcarātra tradition which deals with theology, rituals, iconography, narrative mythology and others.—Accordingly, “An abnormal modification caused by a aggressive ritual against Kings, occurring at the improper time, dreadful and all-reaching, is characterized by the these signs: [...] frightful jackals (kroṣṭṛ) enter unimpeded the innermost of the temple and howl loudly at the [morning and evening] twilights, when the sky is lit up; enemies proud of their strength besiege the King’s [capital] city; [...] from such and other signs he should understand that the enemy is performing a aggressive ritual”.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: archive.org: Vedic index of Names and SubjectsKroṣṭṛ (क्रोष्टृ, “howler”), the ‘jackal,’ is mentioned in the Rigveda as by nature cowardly compared with the wild boar (Varāha). In the Atharvaveda it is spoken of as devouring corpses. The word also occurs in the Vājasaneyi Saṃhitā, where the commentator glosses it with Sṛgāla, another name of the jackal. See also Lopāśa.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kroshtri in India is the name of a plant defined with Pueraria tuberosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hedysarum tuberosum Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Forest Flora for the Punjab with Hazara and Delhi. (1973)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles (Paris) (1825)
· Species Plantarum.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kroshtri, for example extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKroṣṭṝ (क्रोष्टॄ).—a.
1) Vociferous, one who calls out or vociferates.
2) A reviler, abusive.
See also (synonyms): ākrośaka.
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Kroṣṭṛ (क्रोष्टृ).—m. (-ṣṭrī f.) [क्रुश्-तुन् (kruś-tun) Uṇādi-sūtra 1.69] A jackal (the strong cases of this word are necessarily formed from kroṣṭṛ and the weak ones optionally); so क्रोष्टुक (kroṣṭuka) Y.1.148. कोष्टारोऽभ्यद्रवन्सर्वे संरब्धा हतबान्धवाः (koṣṭāro'bhyadravansarve saṃrabdhā hatabāndhavāḥ) Bhāgavata 1.15.36. ... त्रस्यत् क्रोष्ट्रुकुलाकुला (trasyat kroṣṭrukulākulā) Śiva. B.22.68.
See also (synonyms): kroṣṭu.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKroṣṭrī (क्रोष्ट्री).—f. (-ṣṭrī) 1. The black or white Bhuincaonra, (Convolvulus paniculatus:) see bhūmikuṣmāṇḍaka. 2. Chaculiya: see kroṣṭuvinnā. 3. A she jackall: see kroṣṭu. E. kruś to cry, affix ṣṭran and fem. ṅīp.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryKroṣṭṛ (क्रोष्टृ).—[adjective] crying, lamenting; [masculine] = [preceding]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kroṣṭṛ (क्रोष्टृ):—[from kruś] a mfn. crying, lamenting, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa x, 15, 36]
2) [v.s. ...] m. (ṭā) (not used in the weakest cases See kroṣṭu, [Pāṇini 7-1, 95 and 97]) ‘crier’, a jackal, [Ṛg-veda x, 18, 4; Atharva-veda; Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā; Mahābhārata]
3) [v.s. ...] Name of a son of Yadu and father of Vṛjinīvat, [Mahābhārata xiii, 6832; Harivaṃśa 1843; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
4) Kroṣṭrī (क्रोष्ट्री):—[from kroṣṭṛ > kruś] f. (ṭrī) ([gana] gaurādi) the female of a jackal, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] a kind of Convolvulus, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] another plant (= lāṅgalī), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) Kroṣṭṛ (क्रोष्टृ):—[from kroṣṭu] b See, [ib.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryKroṣṭrī (क्रोष्ट्री):—(ṣṭrī) 3. f. The black or white flower Convolvulus paniculatus.
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 corpusKrōṣṭṛ (ಕ್ರೋಷ್ಟೃ):—[noun] a plant of Convolvulus genus, of the morning-glory family, with funnel-shaped flowers and triangular leaves.
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Krōṣṭrī (ಕ್ರೋಷ್ಟ್ರೀ):—
1) [noun] the plant Ipomoea paniculata ( = Batatas paniculata) of Convolvulaceae family.
2) [noun] a female jackal (Canis aureus).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kroshtrikroshtukashiras, Kroshtrishirsha, Kroshtriya.
Ends with: Akroshtri, Pancakroshtri, Upakroshtri, Vikroshtri.
Full-text: Kroshtu, Vikroshtri, Upakroshtri, Kurotta, Pancakroshtri, Akroshtri, Akroshaka, Loshtu, Kroshtar, Kroshtrikroshtukashiras, Anavaratha, Anuratha, Kroshtrishirsha, Andhaka.
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