The Sanskrit word “ajāvikaṁ” refers to goats and
sheep collectively, denoting these small domestic
animals used historically in sacrifices, offerings,
or property division.
Etymology and Composition
The word ajāvikaṁ is a compound of two Sanskrit words:
- aja (अज) – meaning "goat"
- avika (अविक) – meaning "sheep"
Usage in Classical Texts
In the Manu Smṛti (9.119), the term appears in the context
of dividing livestock among sons:
- however, an unequal division is prescribed only for the eldest son” .
This shows that ajāvikaṁ was used in juridical and social - contexts to refer specifically to these animals for property,
- inheritance, or ritual purposes.
- 1 Source
Summary
- Word: ajāvikaṁ (अजाविकं)
- Components: aja (goat) + avika (sheep)
- Meaning: goats and sheep, small livestock
- 2 Sources
Thus, whenever you encounter ajāvikaṁ in Sanskrit texts, it
refers collectively to goats and sheep, generally in relation to
familial property, sacrificial offerings, or economic resources.
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