Erotic, Eroticism: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Erotic 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.
Images (photo gallery)
In Hinduism
Gitashastra (science of music)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (gita)The Erotic Sentiment (in Sanskrit: śṛṅgāra-rasa) refers to one of the nine kinds of Sentiment (rasa) in Indian classical Music. They have an inherent relationship with the svaras (“musical notes”).—There are nine kinds of sentiments: [e.g., Erotic (śṛṅgāra)]. In the Nāṭyaśāstra some particular svaras are determined for the delineation of some specific sentiments. In the Nāṭyaśāstra it is accepted that—the notes madhyama and pañcama are used to delineate the sentiments of hāsya and śṛṅgāra.
Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, gītaśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)1) The Erotic Sentiment (in Indian dramas) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Śṛṅgāra-rasa which represents one of the nine kinds of Rasa (“soul of Drama”), 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.—Rasa or Sentiment is a very important component in poetry. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa accepts nine rasas or “sentiments in Drama”. Śṛṇgāra or the sentiment of love is very important in kāvya specially in dramas. Because, Sanskrit poetics advices to portray either śṛṇgāra or vīra as the predominant sentiment in a Sanskrit drama. It is the sentiment of love and desire where the manifestation of the activities of Kāmadeva i.e the god of love can be noticed.
2) The Erotic Emotion is denoted by Rati, which represents the sthāyībhāva (permanent feeling) of śṛṇgāra.
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).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Erotic (sentiment) refers to one of the Nine Sentiments (citrarasa) in ancient Indian Painting (citra), 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.—Painting is a medium of showing the inner feelings and emotions of a painter which can strikes the inherent sentiments of connoisseur’s mind [e.g., the erotic sentiment (śṛṅgāra)]. [...] The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa says that in a Painting the charming dress and ornaments with splendor and luster, expresses the erotic sentiment. [...] The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa gives emphasis on charming and beautiful attire and ornaments in the projection of a picture of erotic sentiment which obviously points the outer appearance of a character.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Erotic gesture.
Full-text (+361): Kamashastra, Kokashastra, Shringara, Shringararasa, Ratyatmaka, Anangaranga, Smaratattvaprakashika, Smarashastra, Ratimanjari, Ratirahasya, Inigale, Kamasutra, Pancasayaka, Shringaratatini, Kalpalata, Kokkokashastra, Kakkokashastra, Kakokashastra, Manmathi, Krodhacarvita.
Relevant text
Search found 66 books and stories containing Erotic, Eroticism; (plurals include: Erotics, Eroticisms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Secular Stone Sculptures < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]
Stone Images (4): Saiva Images < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]
Tivaradeva Vihara (SRP-5) < [Chapter 2 - The Architectural Panorama]
Wisdom of the Body < [January – March, 1999]
Kashmir and the Fine Arts < [March 1939]
Taste versus Nudity in Letters < [January – March, 1999]
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
6.7. Importance of Sex Education in Ancient India < [Chapter 5 - Looking for Alternatives: Possibilities in Kāmaśāstra]
2. Human Life: Sexuality and Spirituality < [Chapter 5 - Looking for Alternatives: Possibilities in Kāmaśāstra]
4.1. Summary of Kāma-sūtra Book 2: Sāmprayogika < [Chapter 3 - A Thematic Analysis of Vātsyāyanakāmasūtra]
Dramaturgy in the Venisamhara (by Debi Prasad Namasudra)
Abhyāsa: Psuedo-Suggestion < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]
The Relationship of the different phases of Rasas < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]
Kaiśikī-vṛtti (delightful vivacity and charming expression) < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Notes regarding Rādhā and Yogamāyā < [Appendices]
Chapter 48 - Visit to the Houses of Trivakrā and Akrūra < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]
Chapter 31 - Gopīs’ song (prayer for Kṛṣṇa’s return) < [Book 10 - Tenth Skandha]
The backdrop of the Srikanthacarita and the Mankhakosa (by Dhrubajit Sarma)
Part 2b - Rasa (2): Śṛṅgāra or the sentiment of love < [Chapter III - Literary Assessment Of The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Part 3a - Guṇa (1): Mādhurya < [Chapter III - Literary Assessment Of The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Part 2 - Rasa or the sentiment < [Chapter III - Literary Assessment Of The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Related products