Ratnajala, Ratnajāla, Ratna-jala: 1 definition
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Ratnajala 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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Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesRatnajāla (रत्नजाल) refers to a “strings of jewels” and represents a type of “ornaments of leg” (padabhūṣaṇa), as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—The ornaments for the legs and feet are common in Indian sculptures as well in day-to-day life. Bharata (cf. Nāṭyaśāstra 23.38-39) mentions some of the ornaments [viz. ratnajāla (strings of jewels) for the upper part of the ankle (gulpha)].
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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Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.1.373 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.1. Various other Head Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.156 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]