Cloth: 2 definitions
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Cloth means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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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In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Cloth is used as a material for creating artificial masks (of gods, demons, animals, etc.) in Indian Dramas, as part of the Prasta division of Āhāryābhinaya: one of the four divisions of Abhinaya or “ways to convey or represent one’s emotion to others”, 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 Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa says that Prasta denotes the making of artificial masks of gods, demons, demi-gods, different animals and birds etc. by clay, wood, cloth, leather and iron. In the Nāṭyaśāstra, the word pusta is used instead of prasta.
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).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-kathaCloth refers to one of the various attributes held by the Eight auspicious Girls (representing the eight celestial nymphs of Indra’s heaven) (also: aṣṭakanyā), according to Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 93.17-8: There is a list of Eight auspicious girls holding respectively sprouted water-jars, fan-palm, fly-whisk, parasol, mirror, mṛdaṅga, harp, drum and cloth and ornaments. These were regarded as eight celestial nymphs of Indra’s heaven and frequently referred in literature as aṣṭakanyā or sabhā-kanyā. [...]
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cloth-of-gold, Cloth-painting.
Ends with: Ascetic clothing, Black cloth, Indigo cloth, Ochre garment, Red garment, White garment.
Full-text (+3952): Vastra, Amshuka, Pata, Patta, Caila, Dukula, Ancala, Ambara, Sicaya, Ahata, Anahata, Kaupina, Pati, Cela, Pattaja, Pilani, Avipata, Cinamshuka, Naktaka, Cadara.
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Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On a pair of Siveyyaka cloths < [8. Robes (Cīvara)]
On the least robe to be assigned, etc. < [8. Robes (Cīvara)]
Allowance for Kaṭhina < [7. Kaṭhina]
Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 40 - Prāvaraṇa (Covering) Festival of Nṛsiṃha < [Section 2 - Puruṣottama-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 14 - The Greatness of the “Matsya” Festival (matsyotsava) < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Chapter 239 - Efficacy of Adoration, Penance etc. < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.41 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]
Verse 5.119 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]
Verse 2.44 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 21 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 8, Chapter 2 < [Khandaka 8 - Regulations as to the Duties of the Bhikkhus towards one Another]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 8, Chapter 1 < [Khandaka 8 - Regulations as to the Duties of the Bhikkhus towards one Another]
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