Significance of Natural color

Natural color encompasses various interpretations across different fields. In Tibetan Buddhism, it denotes the inherent hue of an object that remains perceivable despite suppression. Arthashastra relates it to the original hue of the jackal. Kavya uses it to describe natural hues reflecting human beauty, while Jyotisha highlights colors of the twilight sky signaling prosperity. In science, natural color refers to sustainably sourced pigments from biological materials, contrasting with synthetic alternatives, emphasizing safety and environmental concerns.

Synonyms: Natural hue

In Dutch: Natuurlijke kleur; In Finnish: Luonnollinen väri; In Spanish: Color natural; In German: Natürliche Farbe

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Buddhist concept of 'Natural color'

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Natural color in Buddhism represents the intrinsic qualities of an object, like cloth, that may be obscured yet still allow for its true essence to be perceived, emphasizing the importance of recognizing inherent attributes.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
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(1) The inherent color of an object, such as cloth, which may be suppressed but does not prevent the perception of the object itself.[1]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Hindu concept of 'Natural color'

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Natural color in Hinduism symbolizes authenticity and purity, reflecting the original hues of animals and the untainted colors of the twilight sky, representing prosperity and the intrinsic beauty found in nature.

Significance in Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology):
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(1) Colors of the twilight sky that are not artificially caused by dust-storms or pollution which signal prosperity.[2] (2) Colors seen in the twilight sky that are not a result of disturbances like dust storms, indicating prosperity.[3]

Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotisha or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

Significance in Arthashastra (politics and welfare):
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(1) The original hue of the Jackal, which changes to blue as a result of his entrapment.[4]

Arthashastra literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.

Plural form: Natural colors.