Shirshajala, Śīrṣajāla, Shirsha-jala: 1 definition
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Shirshajala 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 Śīrṣajāla can be transliterated into English as Sirsajala or Shirshajala, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraŚīrṣajāla (शीर्षजाल) refers to an “ordinary hair-net” and is classified as an ornament (ābharaṇa) for the head (śiras) to be worn by females, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. Śīrṣajāla is composed of the Sanskrit words śīrṣa (fore-part, front) and jāla (net, snare). Such ornaments for females should be used in cases of human females and celestial beings (gods and goddesses).
Ābharaṇa (‘ornaments’, eg., śīrṣajāla) is a category of alaṃkāra, or “decorations”, which in turn is a category of nepathya, or “costumes and make-up”, the perfection of which forms the main concern of the Āhāryābhinaya, or “extraneous representation”, a critical component for a successful dramatic play.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
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