Kannul, Kannūl, Kan-nul, Kaṇṇuḷ: 2 definitions
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Kannul means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. 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.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Kannūl refers to the “summation book” and represents the tenth and final book (nūl) of the Kūttanūl: a treatise on dance-drama and represents important piece of Tamil literature.—The Kannūl (summation) explains the objective of dance and its practice in dance. The benefits received through dance are explained. This book talks about various aspects such as yoga, good physique, good voice, the medicinal ointment, exercise, breath control and the control of the mind to attain perfection and liberation.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKaṇṇuḷ (கண்ணுள்) noun < idem. + உள். [ul.]
1. Acting, dance; கூத்து. (திவா.) [kuthu. (thiva.)]
2. Fine, delicate workmanship in jewelry; அரும்புத்தொழில். பல வுறு கண்ணுட் சிலகோ லவிர்தொடி [arumbuthozhil. pala vuru kannud silago lavirthodi] (கலித்தொகை [kalithogai] 85, 7).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kannukanu, Kannulalan, Kannulan, Kannulku, Kannullada, Kannulvinainan.
Full-text: Kannulvinainan, Kannulalan, Kuttanul, Nulai, Nokku.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 5.5.3 < [Section 5 - Fifth Tiruvaymoli (Ennaneyo, annaimirkal)]
Pasuram 10.8.8 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Tirumaliruncolai)]