Chair: 1 definition
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Chair 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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Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaChairs (and coats, etc.) were traditionally crafted by professional artisans, as part one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Paṭṭikāvetravānavikalpa, which refers to “caning of wood frames of coats, chairs etc.”.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Starts with: Cairikam, Cairipam, Cairiyam, Chair bottom cane, Chairidava.
Full-text (+169): Pithaka, Samvesha, Asandi, Asandika, Pitha, Parpa, Kursi, Stambhika, Parppika, Pithika, Khuraci, Sukhasana, Khuntaroga, Agrasana, Mancapitha, Manca, Pamsura, Aushira, Kurcimamca, Vetasari.
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Search found 148 books and stories containing Chair; (plurals include: Chairs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 2 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 20 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 10, Chapter 16 < [Khandaka 10 - On the Duties of Bhikkhunis]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On the duties of travellers < [18. Duties (Vatta)]
Rejection of all leather < [5. Leather (Camma)]
First recitation section < [16. Lodgings (Sayanāsana)]
Ramakoti: A Kindly Man < [July 1970]
Drastic Malady: Desperate Remedy < [October – December, 2006]
In Darkness and in Love < [January – March, 1984]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.1. The First Buddhist Council < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
9. Logical Form < [Chapter 2 - Concept of Philosophy of Language]
Mahavamsa (by Wilhelm Geiger)
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