Khalva: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Khalva 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-śāstraKhalva (खल्व, “depressed”) refers to a specific gesture (āṅgika) made with the belly (udara), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 10. These gestures form a part of the histrionic representation (abhinaya).
Source: archive.org: Natya ShastraKhalva (खल्व, “depressed”).—A type of gesture (āṅgika) made with the belly (udara);—(Instructions): The bent belly is Khalva. (Uses): In sickness, penance (tapas), weariness and hunger.
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 dictionaryKhalva (खल्व).—Beans (Mar. vāla); खल्वाश्च खलकुलाश्च (khalvāśca khalakulāśca) Bṛ. Up.6.3.13.
Derivable forms: khalvaḥ (खल्वः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryKhalva (खल्व).—[masculine] a cert. grain or leguminous plant.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Khalva (खल्व):—m. a kind of grain or leguminous plant, [Atharva-veda; Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā; Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa xiv; Kauśika-sūtra; Gṛhyāsaṃgraha]
2) (= khalla) a mill or stone for grinding drugs, [Bhāvaprakāśa]
[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 corpusKhalva (ಖಲ್ವ):—
1) [noun] a small mortar and pestle of metal or stone, used to pound areca nut or to powder medicine.
2) [noun] (dance.) a pulling of one’s stomach inside, to depict a hungry person, sick or emaciated person.
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)
Starts with: Khalvaka, Khalvala, Khalvanga, Khalvat, Khalvata, Khalvatabilviya, Khalvavahana, Khalvayantra.
Ends with: Taptakhalva.
Full-text: Khalvaka, Khalvanga, Valla, Udara, Murchana, Mardana, Khalla.
Relevant text
Search found 6 books and stories containing Khalva; (plurals include: Khalvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Drawing of a hexagonal lotus diagram < [Chapter II - Initiation of Disciple]
Part 1 - Alchemical apparatus (yantra) < [Chapter VI - Laboratory equipment]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
5a. Worm infestation (Kṛmi) in the Atharvaveda < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
Vanaspati (Plants) used in Veda < [Chapter 2 - The nature of treatment for diseases in the Ancient era]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gaits according to characters < [Chapter 2 - Concept and technique of Gati]
Vastu-shastra (3): House Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (by Swāmī Mādhavānanda)
Section III - Rites for the Attainment of Wealth < [Chapter VI]
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