City: 2 definitions
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City 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.
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Cities are associated with Sūcyāsyahasta: one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as asaṃyuktahastas), 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 word sūcī means a tool which is used for stitching. It refers to the needle. [...] In the Abhinayadarpaṇa, numbers like one and hundred are shown with the sūcyāsya-hasta posture. Paramabrahma i.e., the Supreme Entity is also indicated with this hand posture. Moreover, this hand posture also indicates the sun and a city.
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).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)A City follows specific guidelines of ancient Indian Painting (citra), 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.—In the context of identification of some particular places through picture, the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa gives some instructions. According to this book, a city should be represented in a picture with various temples, mansions, markets, residences and royal roads. The lofty temples, huge mansions, markets, specious market roads etc. of the city of Ujjayinī as stated in the Kādambarī be a model for a picture of a well designed city.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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Starts with: Citya, Cityadhirohana, Cityagni, Cityarohana, Cityayupa, Citye, Cityupanishad.
Ends with: Forbearing capacity, Multiplicity, Toxicity.
Full-text (+5695): Nagara, Mathura, Hastinapura, Pataliputra, Pattana, Amaravati, Varanasi, Kashi, Ayodhya, Rajagriha, Ujjayini, Shonitapura, Tripura, Avanti, Saketa, Kanci, Saubha, Dranga, Puri, Brahmapura.
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Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 4 - Essentials of a city in the pre-modern context < [Conclusion]
Part 5 - Internal specialisation and space use (of Vārāṇāsī and Rājagṛha) < [Conclusion]
Part 1 - Position of Sārnāth at the physical and cultural periphery of Vārāṇasī < [Chapter VII - Sārnāth: The Satellite Religious Centre]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 20 - Description of the netherworlds (pātāla) < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 49 - Conquest of the World by Sagara < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Chapter 48 - Sagara keeps his vow < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
6. Impact of Urbanization: Literary Gleanings < [Chapter 1 - Rise of Urbanization and Luxury Life in India]
10. Erotic Culture < [Chapter 1 - Rise of Urbanization and Luxury Life in India]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Chapter 5-8: Capital-cities of Lokapālas < [Book 4]
Introduction to book 4 < [Book 4]
Part 3 - Family of the Indra of the Vyantar as and others < [Chapter 5]
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Problem of Urban Unemployment < [January – March, 2003]
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