Lingastha, Liṅgastha, Liṅgasthā, Linga-stha: 10 definitions
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Lingastha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramLiṅgasthā (लिङ्गस्था) refers to “one who is is present within the Liṅga”.—According to Bonazzoli, “At all levels—iconographic, cultic, philosophical, literary, mythical—Liṅga and Devī have often been directly connected and interrelated. [...] Devī is viśvasya bījam [the seed of the universe], like Śiva and together with Śiva she is the cause of all the Śiva Liṅgas in heaven, on earth and in the underworld. Devī can be represented by a Liṅga because she stands there [i.e. is present within it]—liṅgasthā—and she is Liṅga by nature—liṅgasvarūpiṇī. The identification seems perfect”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: archive.org: Natya ShastraLiṅgasthā (लिङ्गस्था) refers to a “nun” or “persons of marked sects”.—(Uses of Samapāda): It should be assumed in accepting blessings from the Brahmins, and in mimicking birds. The bridegroom at the marriage ceremony, persons in the sky, chariot and aerial car (vimāna), person of marked sects (liṅgasthā) and persons practising vows are also to assume this.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryLiṅgastha (लिङ्गस्थ).—a religious student; न श्रोत्रियो न लिङ्गस्थः (na śrotriyo na liṅgasthaḥ) (sākṣī kāryaḥ) Manusmṛti 8.65.
Derivable forms: liṅgasthaḥ (लिङ्गस्थः).
Liṅgastha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms liṅga and stha (स्थ).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryLiṅgastha (लिङ्गस्थ).—m.
(-sthaḥ) A religious student. E. liṅga and stha who stays.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryLiṅgastha (लिङ्गस्थ).—[liṅga-stha], m. A student in theology, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 8, 65.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryLiṅgastha (लिङ्गस्थ).—[masculine] a religious student (cf. liṅgin).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryLiṅgastha (लिङ्गस्थ):—[=liṅga-stha] [from liṅga > liṅg] m. a religious student, [Manu-smṛti viii, 65] ([Manvarthamuktāvalī, kullūka bhaṭṭa’s Commentary on manu-smṛti])
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryLiṅgastha (लिङ्गस्थ):—[liṅga-stha] (sthaḥ) 1. m. A religious student.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Limgasthala, Lingasthapana.
Ends with: Vilingastha.
Full-text: Vilingastha, Lingasvarupini, Samapada, Arya.
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Dramaturgy in the Venisamhara (by Debi Prasad Namasudra)
Modes of Addess in a Drama < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)