Bibboka: 7 definitions
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Bibboka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraBibboka (बिब्बोक, “affected indifffírence”) refers to one of the ten “natural graces” of women (svābhāvikā), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 24. These natural graces, also known as svabhāvaja or sahaja, represent one of the three aspects of graces (alaṃkāra) which forms which forms the support of sentiments (rasa) in drama. The natural graces (such as bibboka) are defined according to the science of sāmānyābhinaya, or “harmonious representation”.
According to the Nāṭyaśāstra, “the indifference which women show to their lovers on account of vanity and pride, after they have realised their cherished desire (i.e. conquering the lover’s heart), is called ‘affected doldness’ (bibhoka)”.
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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).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBibboka (बिब्बोक).—
1) Affectation of indifference towards a beloved object through pride; मनाक्प्रियकथालापे बिब्बोकोऽ नादरक्रिया (manākpriyakathālāpe bibboko' nādarakriyā) Pratāparudra; or बिब्बोकस्त्वतिगर्वेण वस्तुनीष्टेऽप्य- नादरः (bibbokastvatigarveṇa vastunīṣṭe'pya- nādaraḥ) S. D.139.
2) Haughty indifference in general.
3) Playful or amorous gesture; संशय्य क्षणमिति निश्चिकाय कश्चिद् बिब्बोकैर्बकसहवासिनां परोक्षैः (saṃśayya kṣaṇamiti niścikāya kaścid bibbokairbakasahavāsināṃ parokṣaiḥ) Śiśupālavadha 8.29 (vilāsaiḥ Malli.). (Also written bibboka and vivvoka).
Derivable forms: bibbokaḥ (बिब्बोकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Bibboka (बिब्बोक):—m. (also written vivvoka, or vibboka) haughty indifference, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) (in erotic poetry) affectation of indifference towards a beloved object through pride and conceit, [Śiśupāla-vadha viii, 29; Sāhitya-darpaṇa]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Bibboka (बिब्बोक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Bibboa.
[Sanskrit to German]
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 corpusBibbōka (ಬಿಬ್ಬೋಕ):—
1) [noun] the feeling, attitude or expression of disdaining; contemptuous regard or treatment; disdain.
2) [noun] pretentious anger.
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)
Full-text: Bibboa, Vibboka, Vivvoka, Nihancita, Hava, Svabhavika.
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The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 341 - Description of the actions and movements of the limbs
Chapter 360 - Synonyms denoting the celestial region and the nether world
Abhinaya-darpana (English) (by Ananda Coomaraswamy)
Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)