Begging: 1 definition
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Begging 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.
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Begging is associated withe the Pathetic Sentiment (karuṇa), which refers to one of the Nine Sentiments (citrarasa) in 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 karuṇarasa i.e., the pathetic sentiment is reflected through a Painting in which a painter creates pathos on the basis of the actions projecting begging, separation, calamity, compassion etc. [...] Thus, painting is a medium of showing the inner feelings and emotions of a painter which can strikes the inherent sentiments of connoisseur’s mind, for example: begging in the sentiment of pathos.
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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Full-text (+905): Yacana, Bhiksha, Bhikshatana, Bhaiksha, Bhikshana, Margana, Bhaikshacarana, Yacna, Arthana, Prarthana, Abhishasti, Bhaikshacarya, Ahararthin, Bhikshacarya, Yacanaka, Ardani, Prayacana, Bhikshucarya, Bhikshavritti, Yacita.
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Search found 312 books and stories containing Begging; (plurals include: Beggings). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yajnavalkya-smriti with Mitakshara and Viramitrodaya (by J. R. Gharpure)
Verse 1.187 < [Chapter 8 - On the purification of Things]
Verse 3.49 < [Chapter 3 - Of the Duties of the Hermits (Vānaprasthas)]
Verse 3.60 < [Chapter 4 - Duties of the Ascetics (Yatis)]
Acaranga-sutra (by Hermann Jacobi)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.49 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]
Verse 2.50 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]
Verse 4.5 < [Section II - Means of Subsistence]
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
11. Food in Jainism < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
9. The apparel and requisites for Jain monks < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
14. The ten-fold Religion and Self-control < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Acaranga Sutra (critical study) (by Shobha Surana)
Part 6.4 - Begging for Food, Shelter and Bowl etc. < [Chapter 3 - Religious aspect of Ācārāṅga-sūtra]
Part 6 - Introduction to the Ācārāṅga-sūtra < [Chapter 1 - Some Perspectives on Man]
Part 6.1 - Nudity / Begging of Clothes < [Chapter 3 - Religious aspect of Ācārāṅga-sūtra]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.1 - Bhikshatana-murti (the Lord becoming a beggar) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 32 - Thirumudhukundram or Tirumutukunram (Hymn 43) < [Volume 3.3 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola (later?)]
Chapter 57 - Thirukkachur Alakkoyil or Tirukkaccur (Hymn 41) < [Volume 3.5 - Pilgrim’s progress: to the North]