Giving: 2 definitions
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Giving means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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)
Giving (offerings) is associated with Puṣpahasta: one of the thirteen Combined-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as saṃyuktahastas), 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.—According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, in puṣpapuṭa posture, both hands are joined together by their sides and the fingers of both hands should be in sarpaśīrṣa position. In the Abhinayadarpaṇa, this posture is said to use in waving beams in front of the image of god, as an act of adoration, taking of water, fruit etc, giving offerings, evening and a flower invested with magical power.
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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Full-text (+5061): Dana, Pradana, Kanyadana, Parityaga, Sampradana, Tyaga, Thayi, Dayaka, Annadana, Datha, Prada, Utsarga, Pratidana, Arpaṇa, Parivarjana, Kanyapradana, Namakarana, Pratipatti, Dadanta, Pratipadaka.
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Search found 667 books and stories containing Giving; (plurals include: Givings). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.158 < [Section VIII - Śrāddhas]
Verse 3.202 < [Section XII - Vessels to be used at Śrāddhas]
Verse 3.95 < [Section VII - Duties of the Householder]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
As To Graduation (3. Triads) < [7. As To Graduation]
Nuns’ Analysis: on Laying-Down-Where (Saṅghādisesa) < [2.9. Nuns’ Analysis: on Laying-Down-Where]
Nuns’ Analysis: on How many Offences? (Saṅghādisesa) < [2.2. Nuns’ Analysis: on How many Offences?]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 11.53 < [Chapter 11 - Vishvarupa-darshana-yoga]
Verse 17.21 < [Chapter 17 - Shraddha-traya-vibhaga-yoga]
Verse 17.22 < [Chapter 17 - Shraddha-traya-vibhaga-yoga]
The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
Chapter 12 - Paticcasamuppada In Reverse Order
Chapter 11 - He Who Follows The Way Of Paticcasamuppada Follows The Way Of The Blind.
Chapter 7 - Paticcasamuppada Samsara Is Revolving All The Time
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
(1) First Pāramī: The Perfection of Generosity (dāna-pāramī) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 2 - King Pasenadī Kosala’s Alms-giving (asadisa-dāna) < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]
Part 13 - What are the Factors for accomplishing the Pāramīs < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
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