Narma: 10 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Natyashastra
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Hindi
3. Kannada
4. Nepali
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Introduction:

Narma means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Narm.

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Narma (नर्म, “pleasantry”) refers to one of the four varieties of the graceful style (kaiśikī), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 22. Kaiśikī represents one of the four styles (vṛtti) employed in a dramatic production.

Source: archive.org: Natya Shastra

Narma (नर्म).—One of the four varieties of kaiśikī (graceful style);—The Pleasantry (narma) which abounds in remarks made in jest, is of three kinds: that based on love, that with pure laughter and that having Sentiments other than the Heroic. The Pleasantry is known as connected generally with acts of jealousy and anger mixed with words of rebuke and done in the guise of self-reproach and through to deception of others.

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Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Narma (नर्म).—Ved. Sport, pastime.

Derivable forms: narmaḥ (नर्मः).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Narma (नर्म).—[masculine] sport.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Narma (नर्म):—1. narma m. sport, pastime, [Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā] (cf. narman, nariṣṭā).

2) 2. narma in [compound] for man.

[Sanskrit to German]

Narma in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

1) Narma in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a kind of cotton..—narma (नरमा) is alternatively transliterated as Naramā.

2) Narma (नर्म) [Also spelled narm]:—(a) see [narama; ~rmī] see [naramī].

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Narma (ನರ್ಮ):—

1) [noun] any activity or experience that gives enjoyment or recreation; a pastime; a sport.

2) [noun] amorous talk.

3) [noun] beauty; attractiveness.

4) [noun] joy; pleasure; delight.

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Narma (ನರ್ಮ):—

1) [adjective] calmed; composed.

2) [adjective] smooth or fine to the touch; not rough, harsh or coarse; soft.

3) [adjective] easy to manage or discipline; submissive; docile.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Narma (नर्म):—n. joke; fun;

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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.

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Search found 14 books and stories containing Narma; (plurals include: Narmas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Kaiśikī-vṛtti (delightful vivacity and charming expression) < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]

Chapter 5 - Major findings and Concluding observations

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Verse 3.3.43 < [Part 3 - Fraternal Devotion (sakhya-rasa)]

Verse 3.3.45 < [Part 3 - Fraternal Devotion (sakhya-rasa)]

Verse 3.3.21 < [Part 3 - Fraternal Devotion (sakhya-rasa)]

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Text 20 < [Chapter 8 - Aṣṭama-yāma-sādhana (Rātri-līlā–prema-bhajana sambhoga)]

Text 23 < [Chapter 7 - Saptama-yāma-sādhana (Pradoṣa-kālīya-bhajana–vipralambha-prema)]

Text 15 < [Chapter 6 - Ṣaṣṭha-yāma-sādhana (Sāyaṃ-kālīya-bhajana–bhāva)]

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Part 3-6 - Vīthī rules < [Chapter 7 - Vīthī (critical study)]