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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)The Half Moon is denoted by the Sanskrit therm Ardhacandra, whereas Ardhacandra-hasta 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 derivation of the word ardhacandra is found in the Śabdakalpadruma as—ardhaṃ candrasya, candrakhaṇḍaṃ—which means “half of the moon”. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa suggests that in ardhacandrahasta, the ring finger touches the thumb. But according to the Abhinayadarpaṇa, if the bent thumb of patāka hand is stretched out, it is called ardhacandrahasta. It is important to note here that, patāka hand with strengthened thumb looks like a half moon which justifies the present hastamudrā called ardhacandra. But ardhacandra hand, as narrated in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, does not identify the hand posture which denotes half moon
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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Starts with: Half-moon loco.
Full-text (+203): Ardhacandra, Candrardha, Ardhacandrakara, Candrakora, Ardhendu, Karkareta, Ardhacandrakriti, Ardhacandrasana, Krishnacandra, Kulika, Half-moon loco, Ardhavidhu, Ardhacandropama, Parivrittardhacandrasana, Candrashakala, Candrarddha, Somardhaya, Ardhacandrakrita, Dvitiyacandra, Candraka.
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Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 4, brāhmaṇa 4 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 4, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 4, brāhmaṇa 3 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 6.1d - Nihnutayoni (1): Tulyadehitulya < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 9: Advance to battle < [Chapter V]
Part 8: Personal description of Abhinandana < [Chapter II - Abhinandanacaritra]
Part 5: Incarnation as Megharatha (continued) < [Chapter IV - Tenth incarnation as Megharatha]
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.21.25 < [Chapter 21 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
Verse 2.21.23 < [Chapter 21 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
Verse 1.15.2 < [Chapter 15 - Revelation of the Universal Form to Nanda’s Wife]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
1. Viryabala of Chandra (Verility of Moon) < [Chapter 6 - Relevance of Astrology]
4. Words Connected with Moon < [Chapter 2 - A Sceintific Outlook on Astrology]
11. Architectural Importance of Moon < [Chapter 9 - Contributions of Modern Astrology]