Limb: 2 definitions

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1. Natyashastra
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Introduction:

Limb means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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)

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

Various Limbs (in Indian Dramas) were commonly painted, as conveyed through the Aṅgaracanā division of Āhāryābhinaya: one of the four divisions of Abhinaya or “ways to convey or represent one’s emotion to others”, 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.—Aṅgaracanā meaning painting of limbs of different characters, also falls under the category of makeover. [...] Applying of moustaches and beard can be called an important make-up in facial decoration. The Nāṭyaśāstra says that after painting the face and other limbs the characters are provided with beard according to their territory, profession and spiritual rites.

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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).

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Limb in India is the name of a plant defined with Azadirachta indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Melia azadirachta L. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (2003)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Ceiba (2003)
· For. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1874)
· Afr. J. Health Sci. (1995)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Limb, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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Search found 440 books and stories containing Limb, Limbs, The limbs; (plurals include: Limbs, Limbses, The limbses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 1.4 < [Chapter 1 - Zodiac Signs]

Verse 2.4 < [Chapter 2 - Planets]

Verse 20.5 < [Chapter 21 - Support Yogas]

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12. Ahara-sutta (“Perseverance in the Limbs”) < [Appendix 1 - Buddha's teachings on Ahara (Pali texts and English translations)]

3.1. Ahara and Dependent Origination < [Chapter 3 - Ahara and specific teachings of the Buddha]

15. Avijja-sutta (“Ignorance”) < [Appendix 1 - Buddha's teachings on Ahara (Pali texts and English translations)]

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Study of Kurcha Marma < [Part 2 - Study of Marmas]

Marmas of the Extremities (introduction) < [Part 2 - Study of Marmas]

Study of Ani Marma < [Part 2 - Study of Marmas]

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