Lime: 3 definitions

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1. Vastushastra
2. Shilpashastra
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Lime 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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Vastushastra (architecture)

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

Lime is traditionally used in crafting Hard Cement, which was used as a Material for the Construction of Temples and other buildings, 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 last process i.e., fifth procedure of making vajralepa refers to its beginning with the baking process of lime and thereafter the moistened lime should be mixed with the skin and milk of cows and rough hair.

Lime was commonly for white-washing the peak of the Temple (in ancient Indian architecture).—The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa states that the top of a temple should not be skull shaped or pointed. Instead, the top of a temple should be made evenly and is to be decorated with some auspicious figures. The śṛṅga i.e., the peak of the temple should be white washed with lime and the kaṭi i.e lower part of the temple should be painted by different colours.

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

Shilpashastra (iconography)

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

1) Lime (plaster) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Sudhā, and represents one of the various substances used in the process of creating a Canvas, in the ancient Indian art of 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.—Canvas is a kind of surface on which a painter can draw a picture. In ancient time walls are seen to be plastered with different substances (i.e., “lime”) and these were prepared for Painting. [...] In the Mānasollāsa also, lime is prescribed to make a canvas. [...] When the paste is completely dried up, it will be ready for use as plaster and the painters can apply this on a wall according to their necessity.

2) Lime is denoted by the Sanskrit term Sudhā and represents one of the materials used to make Colours in the ancient Indian tradition of Painting (citra).

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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.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Lime in English is the name of a plant defined with Citrus aurantifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Limonia aurantiifolia Christm. (among others).

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

· Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences (1913)
· Hortus Jamaicensis (1814)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1807)
· Phytomorphology (1998)
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1813)
· Flora Indica (1832)

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

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