Prostitute: 1 definition
Introduction:
Prostitute 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)Prostitutes should be painted in the form of Rucaka 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 women and the divisions of women follow the varieties of men. In the 42nd chapter of this work, it is mentioned that-the women and the prostitutes should be painted in the form of rucaka which is one of the forms of men. Thus from this, it can be said that the body tone of women is to be white like autumn as the rucaka type of man has this kind of complexion.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+429): Randi, Veshya, Veshyacarya, Panangana, Varavanita, Prakashanari, Basavi, Sambali, Hattavilasini, Varastri, Vesha, Malajadi, Lanjika, Bajarabasavi, Vaiśika, Veshyagamin, Talehidiki, Panyangana, Batika, Sadharanastri.
Relevant text
Search found 160 books and stories containing Prostitute, Prostitutes; (plurals include: Prostitutes, Prostituteses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 27 - The Superintendent of Prostitutes < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Chapter 2 - Replenishment of the Treasury < [Book 5 - The Conduct of Courtiers]
Chapter 23 - The Superintendent of Weaving < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Prostitution in the Matsya Purāṇa < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Varṇa (4): The Śudras < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Varṇa (1): The Brāhmaṇas (Brahmins) < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
9. Courtesan in Arthaśāstra < [Chapter 1 - Rise of Urbanization and Luxury Life in India]
4. Advent of Kāmaśāstra < [Chapter 5 - Looking for Alternatives: Possibilities in Kāmaśāstra]
4. Miscellaneous Works < [Chapter 2 - An Appraisal of Kāmaśāstra Works in Sanskrit]
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
The Badi: Prostitution as a Social Norm Among an Untoucable Caste of West Nepal < [Volume 16, Number 3-4 (1990)]
Part 4.2 - Proper Forms of Marriage: Choti Bhwaj and Barka bhwaj < [Tharus of Dang: Rites de Passage and Festivals]
Identification of the Duras of West Nepal < [Volume 14, Number 1-2 (1988)]
Vyavaharamala: a text on Indian jurisprudence (by P. V. Rajee)
36. The types of giving wages to prostitutes < [Chapter 5 - Vyavaharamala—General features based on text]
48. Stri sangrahana prakarana (Adultery and rape) < [Chapter 5 - Vyavaharamala—General features based on text]
6. Weights and measures < [Chapter 2 - The place of Vyavaharamala in Sanskrit juridical texts]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
9.2. Indoor-Games (in ancient India) < [Chapter 7 - Social Conditions]
Chapter 12b - Conclusion, Part 2
8.2. Social status or Women outside the House < [Chapter 7 - Social Conditions]