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Clenched 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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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)The Clenched hand is denoted by the Sanskrit term Muṣṭi, whereas Muṣṭihasta 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 word muṣṭi denotes the clenched hand. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, in muṣṭi posture, the fingers are bent towards the palm and the thumb is set on them. The muṣṭi-hasta is used in some activities like striking, hard press of the breast, holding sword, strick and spear 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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+34): Mushti, Samkucita, Ardhamushti, Kashi, Vajramushti, Ghussavala, Kritamushti, Sankuci, Sankucitva, Mucuti, Mundha Hata, Bidugai, Sampinditanguli, Pidipu, Kaimutti, Subaddha, Dasti, Pind, Hidihu, Pidike.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.7.4 < [Chapter 7 - Description of the Conquest of All Directions]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XXIII < [Jarasandha-badha Parva]
Section CLXLII < [Swayamvara Parva]
Section XIII < [Samayapalana Parva]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 135 - Formula for success in Battle (saṅgrāma-vijaya-vidyā)
Chapter 301 - The mode of worship of Sun (sūrya-arcana)
Chapter 375 - Fixing-up of the mind in the object of contemplation (dhāraṇā)
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 8.5-6 (Commentary) < [Chapter 8 (text and commentary)]
Text 8.16 (Commentary) < [Chapter 8 (text and commentary)]
Text 8.7-8 (Commentary) < [Chapter 8 (text and commentary)]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 16 - Rama inflicts a mortal Wound on Bali < [Book 4 - Kishkindha-kanda]
Chapter 99 - The Combat between Angada and Mahaparshva < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 26 - Nalakuvara curses Ravana < [Book 7 - Uttara-kanda]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 4.8.7 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Eru alum Iraiyonum)]