keharasva

Keharasva is a term that appears in only a small number of ancient and regional manuscripts, and it is not widely attested in standard Sanskrit dictionaries or contemporary scholarly overviews. Because of the limited evidence, its precise meaning, scope, and historical usage are uncertain.

Etymology and form support: The word seems to be of Sanskrit origin, with asva meaning “horse” in the language. The preceding element keha- does not have a universally agreed interpretation across major lexicographic sources, which makes the exact derivation and sense of the compound unclear. The lack of a stable, well-documented etymology contributes to difficulties in identifying a precise definition.

Attestations and usage: In the few sources where keharasva is mentioned, the context is often fragmentary or specialized, and details about its application or reference remain ambiguous. Some references hint at veterinary or equine contexts, but the surviving passages do not provide enough information to establish a clear meaning or classification.

Scholarly reception: Due to sparse and sometimes inconsistent citations, scholars have not reached a consensus on what keharasva denotes. It is frequently treated as a marginal or obscure term, possibly a regional usage, a transcription variant, or a term with an unclear referent rather than a widely recognized concept.

Modern usage and relevance: There is no established contemporary concept, practice, or terminology in Ayurveda, veterinary medicine, or Sanskrit lexicography that is universally identified as keharasva. It remains of interest mainly to specialists studying obscure lexemes or manuscript traditions.

See also: Sanskrit lexicography, Ayurveda, veterinary knowledge in ancient India.