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Mechanical 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaMechanical Aids were traditionally crafted by professional artisans, as part one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Takṣakarma.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Full-text (+137): Yantra, Shilpa, Shilpin, Mahayantra, Shilpavidya, Shilpika, Shilpashastra, Yantraputraka, Yantanali, Yantranala, Yantratorana, Jantapadima, Yantraputrika, Yamtrashilpi, Yamtrashilpa, Yamtrashilpajna, Agniyantra, Yantramukta, Yamtrashilpajne, Yamtropakarana.
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Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
2.2. Action at A Distance < [Chapter 5 - Language and Thought]
2.3. The Mechanics of Movement < [Chapter 5 - Language and Thought]
Vastu-shastra (4): Palace Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Chapter 3a - Yantras (mechanical contrivances): Introduction
Chapter 3g - Conclusion (the science of machines in India)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.63 < [Section VI - Offences: their Classification]
Verse 10.99 < [Section XII - Functions of the Śūdra during Abnormal Times]
Verse 10.116 < [Section XIV - Sources of Income (vittāgama)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.20.2 < [Sukta 20]
Vipassana - Meditators' Questions 2
Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
Story 236 - The story of a retired soldier < [Chapter XLVI - Success]
Story 142 - The Secret of Invincibility < [Chapter XXII - Success]
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