Moon-light, Moonlight: 2 definitions
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Moon-light 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)Moon Light follows specific guidelines 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.—In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, some natural phenomena are referred to be portrayed with the help of symbolization in a picture. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, Moon light is portrayed with the blooming of water lilies.
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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisMoonlight was used by ancient Indian agriculturists as a method to increase flower production.—The ancient Indian agriculture presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture and organic plant mutagenesis, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda), which aims to introduce several extraordinary traits into plants and trees, such as [...] to produce fruits and flowers throughout the year, as well as out of season.—Among the raw materials required to induce this trait, two are worthy of special mention: (a) Kunapajala—a liquid organic manure with fermented ingredients enables easy uptake of nutrients, and (b) Moonlight—as the moisture content of the soil is known to increase with greater gravitational force of the moon, hence sprouting is accelerated.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+338): Jyotsna, Tuhina, Kaumudi, Candragolika, Shashiprabha, Candrika, Kamavallabha, Amritatarangini, Haricandana, Candraprabha, Akalka, Mudi, Camdani, Candratapa, Hela, Candrima, Jyautsna, Sajyotsna, Jyotsni, Carvi.
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Search found 153 books and stories containing Moon-light, Moonlight; (plurals include: lights, Moonlights). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 7.9 - Poetic conventions regarding to the Moonlight < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
Part 7.3 - Classifications of Kavisamaya (poetic conventions) < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
Part 12 - The Viddhaśālabhañjikā of Rājaśekhara < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
2. Moon Light Symphony and Cardiac Patients < [Chapter 9 - Contributions of Modern Astrology]
11. Human Feeling and Moon < [Chapter 7 - Moon the Significant Planet of Mind]
1. Music Therapy at Moon Light < [Chapter 9 - Contributions of Modern Astrology]
Ah! How Beautiful < [September 1943]
The Poetry of Laxmi Narayan < [July – September, 1989]
Moonlight < [March 1943]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A review article on pishti in ayurveda < [2018: Volume 7, December issue 19]
Role of shodhan in detoxifying herbal drugs for visha and upvisha. < [2019: Volume 8, January issue 1]
A review of arka kalpana with the preparation of pathyadi kwath arka < [2021: Volume 10, December issue 14]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter IV - Order of Universal creation, described by Narayana to Rudra < [Agastya Samhita]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 3: Kunthu’s parents (king Śūra and queen Śrī) < [Chapter I - Śrī Kunthusvāmicaritra]
Part 20: Sumatinātha’s omniscience < [Chapter III - Sumatināthacaritra]
Invocation < [Chapter VI - Candraprabhacaritra]
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