Vaishyastambha, Vaiśyastambha, Vaishya-stambha: 1 definition
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Vaishyastambha 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 Vaiśyastambha can be transliterated into English as Vaisyastambha or Vaishyastambha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraVaiśyastambha (वैश्यस्तम्भ) is a Sanskrit word referring to “the vaiśya pillar”. During the ceremony of “raising the pillars” of the playhouse (nāṭyamaṇḍapa), the master of dramatic art should raise the pillars in an auspicious moment at dawn, after he has fasted for three days and nights.
According to the Nāṭyaśāstra 2.46-49, “The Vaiśya pillar should be raised in the north-western direction of the playhouse and [at the ceremony of its raising] completely yellow articles should be used, and Brahmins should be given rice with ghee. ”
According to the Nāṭyaśāstra 2.50-52, “In case of the Vaiśya pillar, silver should be thrown at its foot.”
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).
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