The Sanskrit term Śītāmbu can be transliterated into English as Sitambu or Shitambu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)

Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)

Śītāmbu (शीताम्बु) refers to “cool water” (suitable for giving to Hawks), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the treatment of hawks]: “[...] Cool water (su-śītāmbu) should he given to them now and again; they shold be given the flesh of Kalaviṅka and of Vāja not kept for a long time, and such other light and tasteful food as they can digest. By degrees the quantities should be increased for their health. [...]”.

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This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.

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Partial matches: Sita, Ambu, Ampu.

Ends with: Paryushitambu, Pishitambu, Sushitambu.

Full-text: Citampucam, Acitampurukam.

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