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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaReciting verses (difficult to repeat) refers to one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Durvācakayoga.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Chapter CXXVII - Bhaimi Ekadasi and Dvadasi Vratam < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter CXXVIII - Various Vratas described < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter XCIX - Mode of performing Sraddhas < [Agastya Samhita]
Brahma Sutras (Govinda Bhashya) (by Kusakratha das Brahmacari)
Sūtra 1.3.28 < [Adhyaya 1, Pada 3]
Sūtra 1.3.29 < [Adhyaya 1, Pada 3]
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.116 < [Section XXII - Specially qualified Pupils]
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Gautama Dharmasutra (by Gautama)
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