Cukshita, Cukṣita: 2 definitions
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Cukshita 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.
The Sanskrit term Cukṣita can be transliterated into English as Cuksita or Cukshita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chukshita.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraCukṣita (चुक्षित) is another name for Cukkita, a Sanskrit technical term referring to a specific gesture (āṅgika) made with the chin (cibuka), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 8.
Source: archive.org: Natya ShastraCukṣita (चुक्षित).—A type of gesture (āṅgika) made with the chin (cibuka);—Instructions: when (the two lips) are held widely apart. Uses: in yawning.
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).
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