Natural phenomenon, Natural phenomena: 2 definitions
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Natural phenomenon 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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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
1) Natural phenomena are associated with Patāka-hasta: one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as asaṃyuktahastas), 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 word patāka indicates dhvaja in Sanskrit which means flag or banner. [...] In the Abhinayadarpaṇa, it is said that the patākahasta is used to denote the beginning of a drama. Moreover, this hand posture is used to symbolize some natural phenomenon like cloud, forest, bosom, river, wind etc.
2) Natural phenomena (like day and night) are also associated with Sūcyāsyahasta: another one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures.—The word sūcī means a tool which is used for stitching. It refers to the needle. [...] The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa says that the natural phenomenon like day and night are denoted with this hand posture. It is also used to denote the eyes of Śakra and Maheśa.
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).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Natural phenomenon (like day and night) 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.—From the ancient period till today, many natural objects and natural phenomenon (like day and night, etc.) always seem to inspire the artist to make beautiful creations. Even the sages in the Vedic period used to see the surroundings and could visualise everything as portraits in the mind. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa also bears an elaborate description on the process of making the picture of some natural objects and phenomenon. In the Vedic period, some natural objects and phenomena were associated with the form of deities.
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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The concept of Vaishvanara in Vedic literature (by Satyanarayan Rath)
2. Parenthood of the Vedic gods < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
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Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
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Part 6.1 - Religious Aspect of the Vedic period—Introduction < [Chapter 4 - Socio Cultural Thought]
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The tenth Mandala of the Rigveda (study) (by Rupsmita Buzarbaruah)
Part 3 - The Concept of Ṛgvedic Gods < [Chapter 4 - A religious study of the tenth Maṇḍala]
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