Animal: 3 definitions
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Animal means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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.
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In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Animals (introduced in Indian Dramas) were conveyed through the Sajjīva division of Āhāryābhinaya: one of the four divisions of Abhinaya or “ways to convey or represent one’s emotion to others”, according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—The last variety of costume and make-up is sajjīva which denotes the entrance of animals on the stage in disguise. The Nāṭyaśāstra also talks about it in the same way. In Sanskrit drama to show the act of different animals, this type of costume and make up relates the wearing of masks of various animals by the characters on the stage.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchAnimals are denoted by the Sanskrit term Pāṇi, according to verse 3-52 of the Śivasaṃhitā.—Accordingly, “Through the power of practice, the Yogin obtains Bhūcarī Siddhi, whereby he can move like the animals (janu) which are hard to catch when hands are clapped”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Animals (as scenes of human life) were commonly depicted on the Saṃsāracakra paintings in ancient India, as mentioned in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 185.21 f.: Here follows a description of a printed scroll illustrating the Jaina conception of saṃsāracakra. [...] The saṃsāra-cakra illustrated the three worlds of hell, human world and the world of gods. [For example:] The figure of a king riding on a horse and going for hunting; then the various animals trembling for fear of impending death; then a crowd of people making noise to bring the animals together, i.e., engaged in what is now known as hāṅkā;
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Animal disease, Animal hide, Animal life, Animal sacrifice, Animalar, Animalarttiruppi.
Ends with: Aquatic animal, Composite animal, Domestic animal, Sea-animal.
Full-text (+6070): Mriga, Pashu, Sharabha, Jalajantu, Ashva, Vanara, Tiryagyoni, Pranin, Sarisripa, Mahisha, Vrika, Ekashapha, Simha, Potaka, Marjara, Shvavidh, Viyoni, Vagura, Jantu, Go.
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Search found 449 books and stories containing Animal; (plurals include: Animals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.37 < [Section VI - Lawful and Forbidden Meat]
Verse 5.41-42 < [Section VI - Lawful and Forbidden Meat]
Verse 5.129 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCVII < [Markandeya-Samasya Parva]
Section CXVII < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Section CXVI < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Chapter 4.1 - Animals and Birds in the Epics and their classifications
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
The horse in Vedic literature (Introduction) < [Chapter 2]
Hayagrīva in the Mahābhārata (Introduction) < [Chapter 3]
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa III, adhyāya 7, brāhmaṇa 3 < [Third Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa VI, adhyāya 2, brāhmaṇa 1 < [Sixth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa VIII, adhyāya 2, brāhmaṇa 4 < [Eight Kāṇḍa]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Fauna (1): Information on Fauna (Animal Kingdom) < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Fauna (10): Miscellaneous information relating to Fauna < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
Fauna (2-3): Division of Animals based on their origin < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
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