Minister: 3 definitions
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Minister means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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)Ministers and various other characters (in Indian Dramas) were commonly mustached and bearded, as conveyed through the Aṅgaracanā division of Āhāryābhinaya: one of the four divisions of Abhinaya or “ways to convey or represent one’s emotion to others”, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra and 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 Nāṭyaśāstra says that after painting the face and other limbs the characters are provided with beard according to their territory, profession and spiritual rites. According to Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, the kings, ascetics, ministers, priests, judges, lovers etc. should be mustached and bearded and the colour of their beard should be white except those of the kings and lovers. All these are the important points in a theatrical performance to project the concerned character in a clear and conspicuous way.
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)Ministers are denoted in the Sanskrit language as Mantrī, and refers to a certain class of personalities which follows specific guidelines in the tradition 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.—The personalities like [e.g., Ministers], [...] are to be drawn to project them as noble and polite. Like cloths, accessories of different character also vary in their pictures. The ornaments of ministers, astrologers and family priests should not be very gaudy and they should have uṣṇīṣa i.e., turbans in their heads instead of crowns in their picture. Thus the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa establishes the fact that even in the pictures; the people belonging to different class and profession [e.g., Ministers—mantrī] were projected with specific attire so that general people can equate the picture with the practical character.
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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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryMinister in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a minister, ~[ri] ministership; ministry..—minister (मिनिस्टर) is alternatively transliterated as Minisṭara.
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Full-text (+1952): Mantrin, Saciva, Amatya, Shakatala, Mahamatra, Mahamantrin, Buddhisahaya, Samatya, Samavayika, Pradhanamantrin, Prakritipurusha, Kumbhanda, Pradhana, Nripanucara, Dhisakha, Mahapatra, Rahata, Yamadutaka, Shivavarman, Shirahpradhani.
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Search found 273 books and stories containing Minister; (plurals include: Ministers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
Part 2.3: Relation between the King and the Ministers < [Chapter 5 - Political Aspects]
Part 3: Other Office Bearers of the Government < [Chapter 5 - Political Aspects]
1. Similarities (2): Duties of the Kings < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 10 - The Character of Ministers < [Book 1 - Concerning Discipline]
Chapter 1 - Concerning the Awards of Punishments < [Book 5 - The Conduct of Courtiers]
Chapter 6 - Consolidation of the Kingdom and Absolute Sovereignty < [Book 5 - The Conduct of Courtiers]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 7.54 < [Section IV - Duties of the King]
Verse 7.56 < [Section IV - Duties of the King]
Verse 7.146 < [Section XII - Daily Routine of Work]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
Council of Royal Officials < [Chapter 5]
Central Administration < [Chapter 5]
Study of the Contemporary Literary Sources < [Chapter 3]
Shishupala-vadha (Study) (by Shila Chakraborty)
Amātya according to Kauṭilya < [Chapter 2b - Activities of Minister (Amātya)]
Ministers (Amātya) < [Chapter 1 - Concept of Vijigīṣu king]
Amātya according to Manu < [Chapter 2b - Activities of Minister (Amātya)]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
Family of Ānandarāya Makhin < [Chapter 2 - Author, His Life and Works]
Act VI (Summary) < [Chapter 3 - Summary of the Play Jīvānandana Nāṭaka]
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