Nail: 8 definitions
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Nail means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaNails (and other body parts) were traditionally coloured by professional artists, as part of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Daśanavasanāṅgarāga.—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.
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Nail Measurements (in portraits) follows 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.—In the third part of the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, chapters 35th to 43rd are dedicated to the Painting of different portraits of different kinds of men and women. The measurement of some minor limbs are also furnished in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa. The measurements of nail are also discussed. The nail of thumb is one forth thinner than the breadth. The nail of the index finger is half of that and the remaining nails are one eighth of the nail of the thumb.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryNail is another spelling for नेल [nela].—n. fetter; iron;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nail-mark, Naila, Nailaja, Nailakanthi, Nailakanthiya, Nailam, Nailamgala, Nailana, Nailanu, Nailanubatte, Nailayani, Naili, Nailinaka, Nailing, Nailwort, Nailya, Navillavalari.
Full-text (+1162): Nakha, Kunakha, Nakhin, Kaunakhya, Kararuha, Karaja, Nakharanjani, Punarnava, Bhujakanta, Panija, Nakhara, Nakhanakhi, Kunakhin, Kareta, Vyaghranakha, Vatakeli, Mekha, Nakhakshata, Karashuka, Khandaka.
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Search found 373 books and stories containing Nail, Nails; (plurals include: Nails, Nailses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Novel strategies of nail drug delivery < [2019: Volume 8, August issue 9]
Drug delivery through nails < [2018: Volume 7, April issue 7]
A comprehensive review on nail lacquer < [2023: Volume 12, June issue 9]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A Clinical Consideration of concept of Nail Anatomy as per Basic text of Ayurveda. N.A < [Volume 10, issue 4 (2022)]
Methodology to evolve standardized tool for Rakta Sara Pariksha < [Volume 11, issue 11 (2023)]
Effect of dadimadi ghrita in garbhini pandu (anaemia in pregnancy) < [Volume 2, issue 3 (2014)]
Kamashastra and Classical Sanskrit literature (study) (by Vishwanath K. Hampiholi)
Chapter 2.4 - Eight types of Nail-prints < [Chapter 3 - Kamasutra part 2 (Samprayogika)—Critical study]
Chapter 2.5 - Eight types of Biting < [Chapter 3 - Kamasutra part 2 (Samprayogika)—Critical study]
Chapter 2.7 - Striking and Moaning < [Chapter 3 - Kamasutra part 2 (Samprayogika)—Critical study]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.5. Pharmaceutical use of Nail Polish < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
1.2. Materials (h): Karketana (Agate) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
1.2. Materials (i): Pulaka (Amethyst) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
An Ayurvedic Approach to Paronychia w.s.r. to Kunakha: A Single Case Study < [Volume 10, Suppl 3: May-June 2023]
A study of clinical condition’s related to vitiated asthi dhatu < [Volume 2, issue 2: March - April 2015]
A critical analysis of dhatumala (metabolic waste product) < [Volume 7, Suppl 1: September - October 2020]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Survey study of ‘ayurmaan’on the basis of texture of nails w.r.t. charak samhita < [2016, Issue II February]
A case study of ingrowing toe - complete nail avulsion following apamarg kshara application < [2016, Issue X October]
Conceptual study of kamala (jaundice) < [2013, Issue 3 May-June]
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