Raktabhramsha, Raktabhraṃśa, Rakta-bhramsha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Raktabhramsha 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.
The Sanskrit term Raktabhraṃśa can be transliterated into English as Raktabhramsa or Raktabhramsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Raktabhraṃśa (रक्तभ्रंश) refers to the “fall of those who are addicted” (to vices—such as hunting), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, “[...] Among these [sports], eighteen things are mentioned which are known as vyasana (addictions or vices), and without these the senses are useless, and these eighteen are the real causes of exquisite delight. If practised in proper season and within proper bounds, they contribute largely to the delight of all persons, especially of kings. The writers of the Śāstras always deprecate (vininditā) these vyasanas, and stories are current of the fall of those who were addicted to them (raktabhraṃśa). [...]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhramsha, Rakta.
Full-text: Bhramsha.
Relevant text
No search results for Raktabhramsha, Raktabhraṃśa, Rakta-bhraṃśa, Rakta-bhramsha, Raktabhramsa, Rakta-bhramsa; (plurals include: Raktabhramshas, Raktabhraṃśas, bhraṃśas, bhramshas, Raktabhramsas, bhramsas) in any book or story.