Lattice: 2 definitions
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Lattice 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: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)A Lattice (i.e., a window-framework in architecture) is associated with Vardhamāna-hasta: one of the thirteen Combined-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as saṃyuktahastas), 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 vardhamāna posture, both hands in hamsapakṣa posture are in opposite direction. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, the vardhamānahasta posture shows lattice, window etc.
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).
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)The Lattice (i.e., latticed windows) of Temples (in ancient Indian architecture) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Jāla, 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 sarvatobhadra type is a special kind of temple which is a great one and appears to be very sophisticated. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, the sarvatobhadra type of temple should have kuharas (interior windows) placed to adorn the śikharas and those kuharas are attached with gavākṣas i.e., latticed windows and a jāla i.e., a lattice over those.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+32): Jala, Gavakshajala, Jalaka, Jalaksha, Pracchanna, Vadhushayana, Jalem, Vadhutishayana, Jhamjhari, Gavaksha, Jhimjhari, Jalarige, Jalavatayana, Vadhutashayana, Jalage, Jalamdhra, Amkhijhyala, Jalagavaksha, Gavakshita, Palakanippalam.
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Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Chapter 38 - The doorways (dvāra-sthāna)
Chapter 69 - The penalties for defective construction (aṅga-dūṣaṇa)
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 8, Chapter 3 < [Khandaka 8 - Regulations as to the Duties of the Bhikkhus towards one Another]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 2 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 8, Chapter 7 < [Khandaka 8 - Regulations as to the Duties of the Bhikkhus towards one Another]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 2: Incarnation as Ananta (introduction) < [Chapter IV - Anantanāthacaritra]
Part 13: The device of the statue < [Chapter VI - Śrī Mallināthacaritra]
Part 23: Description of Jambūdvīpa < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 1.4 (Commentary) < [Chapter 1 (text and commentary)]
Text 1.5 (Commentary) < [Chapter 1 (text and commentary)]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.5.29 < [Chapter 5 - Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s Entrance Into Mathurā]
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