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Shield 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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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Shield in iconography is associated with Viṣṇu, 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 Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa states that the image of Viṣṇu should have four faces and eight arms. In his right hands there should be some equipments like arrows, a rosary, a club and the left hands should possess a shield, a garment and a rainbow. Thus it is clear that the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa offers a great field of knowledge regarding the nuances of Indian art of Image making [e.g., shield] during 10th–11th century A.D.
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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Starts with: Shield fern, Shield floating heart, Shield grass, Shield pennywort.
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Search found 128 books and stories containing Shield; (plurals include: Shields). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 96 - Earl Eirik, The Son Of Hakon < [Chapter VI - King Olaf Trygvason's Saga]
Part 30 - King Hakon's Battle Array < [Chapter IV - Hakon The Good's Saga]
Part 19 - Battle In Hafersfjord < [Chapter III - Harald Harfager's Saga]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
Part 9.4: Weapons of the War < [Chapter 5 - Political Aspects]
1. Similarities (5): Economic Condition < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
Part 9.1: Infantry (padāti): < [Chapter 5 - Political Aspects]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Weapons and Warfare < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Head-dress during warfare < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Wrestling and other Martial Arts < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 12 - Royal Race, Troops and Weapons of India < [Book II - Three Countries]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 1 - More on monk’s power to transform < [Chapter 5]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XCVI < [Jayadratha-Vadha Parva]
Section XIV < [Dronabhisheka Parva]
Section CLXLVI < [Vaivahika Parva]
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