Lightning: 5 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Shilpashastra
2. Ayurveda
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Lightning 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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Shilpashastra (iconography)

Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)

Lightning is associated with the Rainy season (Monsoon), which follows specific guidelines of 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.—The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa gives some instructions to make the picture of every season beautiful and natural. As per the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, Varṣā i.e., the rainy season which is also known as monsoon period should be portrayed with the picture of birds hiding in the trees to get rid of rain, lions and tigers taking shelter in their caves, clouds, rainbow and sparks of lighting in the sky. [...] Thus, the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa addresses various elements of nature, such as lightning in the rainy season, since painting has much connection with time, mood and activity.

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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.

Ayurveda (science of life)

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Lightning is denoted by the Sanskrit term Aśani and is mentioned as one of the sworn enemies of Snakes (Sarpas), as taught in the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā (Toxicology).—The Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse IV.33) talks about the sworn enemies of Sarpas (snakes): Boar, aśani (lightning), peacock, eagle, cat, mongoose and wolf are its sworn enemies.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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Search found 341 books and stories containing Lightning, Lightnings, The lightning; (plurals include: Lightnings, Lightningses, The lightnings). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Part 5.2.3 - Omens related to Lightning and Thunder < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]

Part 5.3.1 - Omens related to Earthquakes < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]

Part 5.2.6 - Omens related to Rain < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]

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Verse 2.2.10 < [Mundaka II, Khanda II]

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A Note on Padmavaty’s Poetry < [October – December, 1995]

Destroyer and Preserver < [April – June, 1983]

One with Nature < [April – June, 1990]

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Chapter 47 - The Encouragement of Danavas < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]

Chapter 42 - Vishnu’s Appearance < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]