Arthasampatti, Artha-sampatti: 2 definitions
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Arthasampatti 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Arthasampatti (अर्थसम्पत्ति) refers to “that which brings an increase in wealth” which is specified as (one of) the consequence of a doorway (dvāraphala) at Mukhya (one of the peripheral padas of the 9 by 9 deity map), according to the Devyāmata (chapter 105).—Accordingly, [while describing the consequences of a doorway]—“[...] The third set of doorways has been declared, on the west side. And on the north side, the doorway governed by Mukhya brings an increase in wealth, sons and property to householders (arthasampatti—dhanasutārthasampattiṃ karoti gṛhamedhinām). The fourth one, named Bhalvāṭa, gives men every desire. [...]”.
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.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraArthasampatti (अर्थसम्पत्ति) refers to a “novel meaning”, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 21.—Accordingly, “When some matter being taken in hand (lit. already thought about), another matter of similar nature (lit. characteristics) is suggested through an accidental idea, it is called Episode Indication. The First Episode Indication The sudden development of a novel meaning (arthasampatti) due to an indirect suggestion, is called the First Episode Indication [...]”.
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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