Nirdamshamashaka, Nirdaṃśamaśaka, Nir-damshamashaka: 1 definition
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Nirdamshamashaka 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.
The Sanskrit term Nirdaṃśamaśaka can be transliterated into English as Nirdamsamasaka or Nirdamshamashaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Nirdaṃśamaśaka (निर्दंशमशक) refers to “keeping away mosquitos”, according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the treatment of hawks]: “[...] [Hawks] should be kept in an underground room free from mosquitos (nirdaṃśamaśaka) , perfumed by khaskhas emitting a sweet odour, when sprinkled with water, and round the room green barley should be planted to give it a pleasant aspect. [...]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
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Partial matches: Damshamashaka, Nir.
Full-text: Damshamashaka.
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