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Moon 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.
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Moon refers to class of natural objects and phenomenon which follows specific guidelines in the tradition 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 bears an elaborate description on the process of making the picture of some natural objects and phenomenon, e.g., the Moon. Accordingly, the picture of natural phenomenon like night should be drawn always with the moon, planets and stars. A beautiful picturisation of night with a sky full of stars and moon is found in the Kādamabarī. [...] Thus, the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa addresses various elements of nature, such as the Moon, since painting has much connection with time, mood and activity.
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.
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Ends with: Growing moon, Gul-e-mamoon, Gul-e-meymoon, Half-moon, Jamoon, Kamoon, Limoon, Majmun, Momoon, Monmoon, Peaceful moon.
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Search found 416 books and stories containing Moon; (plurals include: Moons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 20: The Jyotiṣkas < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Part 12: Description of Vinītā < [Chapter III - Sumatināthacaritra]
Part 24: Description of Lavaṇoda < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa XI, adhyāya 1, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Eleventh Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 4, brāhmaṇa 4 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa X, adhyāya 4, brāhmaṇa 3 < [Tenth Kāṇḍa]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.19.34 < [Chapter 19 - The Lord’s Pastimes in Advaita’s House]
Verse 1.4.78 < [Chapter 4 - Name-giving Ceremony, Childhood Pastimes, and Thieves Kidnap the Lord]
Verse 2.19.37 < [Chapter 19 - The Lord’s Pastimes in Advaita’s House]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Chapter 2: Moons in Jambūdvīpa < [Book 9]
Part 5 - sun-rise in Dhatakīkhaṇḍa and Puṣkarārdha < [Chapter 1]
Part 4 - Sun-rise in Salt Sea < [Chapter 1]
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 7.13 - Poetic conventions regarding to the Moon < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
Part 6.1e - Nihnutayoni (2): Parapurapraveśasadṛśa < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
Part 6.1d - Nihnutayoni (1): Tulyadehitulya < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
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