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Muscular 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)

1) Muscular arms are associated with the Bhadra classification of men, defined according to the principles 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. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, there are five types of men viz., the Bhadra type, [...]. The complexion of the bhadra type of man should bear the colour of lotus and his arms should be muscular and round shaped.

2) Muscular limbs are associated with Wrestlers, which follows specific guidelines in the tradition of ancient Indian Painting (citra).—The portrait of a wrestler should be very fierce having broad shoulders, muscular limbs, strong and broad neck, head and lips with falling down hair. Thus the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa establishes the fact that even in the pictures; the people belonging to different class and profession [e.g., muscular wrestlers] were projected with specific attire so that general people can equate the picture with the practical character.

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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.

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