Black bee: 2 definitions
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Black bee 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
The Black Bee is denoted by the Sanskrit term Bhramara, whereas Bhramarahasta refers to one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as asaṃyuktahastas), 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 name of the posture bhramara itself identifies the shape of a bhramara i.e., a black bee. Abhinavagupta also admits it. [...] In the Abhinayadarpaṇa, this posture is said to denote bee, parrot, wing, crane, cuckoo etc.
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).
Vastushastra (architecture)
The Black bee Color is recommended for those Stones that are used as a Material for the Construction of Temples, 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.—Finding of proper types of materials is one of the important aspects for any construction. Indian scriptures state that to procure the stones, the astrologer and the architect should go to mountain and examine the stones. In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa a proper examination of stone is suggested in this regard. In connection with temple building some specific colours of stones are also recommended. These are, for example the colour of the black bee.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Black, The, The, Bee, Bis, Te.
Full-text (+90): Bhringa, Bhramara, Kinkira, Krishnadeha, Dvirepha, Ari, Lolamba, Ghunda, Alin, Pushpalih, Gunjakrit, Bhringi, Cancarika, Pushpakita, Shatpada, Gandhamadana, Gatu, Ba luo mo luo, Imdimdiralaki, Bhunga.
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Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 47 - Uddhava’s Discourse on the Real Nature of the Lord < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]
Chapter 2 - The History of Agnīdhra < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]
Chapter 8 - The Lord’s Manifestation as Mohinī (The Enchantress) < [Book 8 - Eighth Skandha]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CXVII - Description of the lotus-lake, bee and the swan < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter XLII - Spirituality of prahlada < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
Chapter XXI - Vituperation of women < [Book I - Vairagya khanda (vairagya khanda)]
The backdrop of the Srikanthacarita and the Mankhakosa (by Dhrubajit Sarma)
Part 5 - Śrīkaṇṭhacarita - Summary of contents < [Chapter II - The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Part 2e - Rasa (5): Karuṇa or the sentiment of pathos < [Chapter III - Literary Assessment Of The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Part 2b - Rasa (2): Śṛṅgāra or the sentiment of love < [Chapter III - Literary Assessment Of The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 185 - Creation of Holy Places < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 276 - Greatness of Umāpati < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 40 - Eminence of Kāmeśvara (Kāma-īśvara) < [Section 3 - Arbuda-khaṇḍa]
Vivekachudamani (by Shankara)
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Conclusion of chapter sixteen < [Chapter 15 - Purusottama-yoga]
Verse 18.31 < [Chapter 18 - Moksha-sannyasa-yoga]
Verse 18.61 < [Chapter 18 - Moksha-sannyasa-yoga]