Sky: 3 definitions
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Sky 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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In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
The Sky is associated with Svastikahasta: one of the thirteen Combined-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as saṃyuktahastas), 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.—In Sanskrit the word svastika denotes spiritual things. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, in svastikahasta, both hands are kept in arālahasta. In this posture, the palm should be upward and lying on twisted sides and kept on the wrists. This kind of hastamudrā is used to show something which is widely spread, seasons, sky, cloud, sea and the earth.
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).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
The Sky in paintings follow the guidelines of ancient Indian Painting (citra), 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 bears an elaborate description on the process of making the picture of some natural objects and phenomenon. The sky should be drawn without any specific colour but it should be filled with various birds. A beautiful picturisation of night with a sky full of stars and moon is found in the Kādamabarī. [...]. Thus, the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa addresses various elements of nature, such as the sky, since painting has much connection with time, mood and activity.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
The Sky is sometimes associated with the Sixteenth of the Sixteen Siddhas, which are described in the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras.—Various texts record the locations of the sixteen Siddhas within the body (called ‘doors’). For example, the Kulakaulinīmata mentions the Foundation, whereas the Ṭīkā mentions the End of the Twelve and the Kumārikākhaṇḍa mentions the Sky as the location of the sixteenth Siddha.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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Partial matches: The, The, Sky, Te.
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Search found 587 books and stories containing Sky, The sky; (plurals include: Skies, The skies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith) (by Ralph T. H. Griffith)
Chapter LX: Trishanku’s Ascension < [Book I]
Chapter XLIV: The Descent of Ganga < [Book I]
Chapter IV: The March < [Book VI]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CXIII - Description of the ocean < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter LXXI - Description of final dissolution < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter LXVI - Description of the inside of the stony mansion of the world < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCXXIX < [Khandava-daha Parva]
Section CCXLVI < [Ghosha-yatra Parva]
Section XXXIII < [Astika Parva]
The Hindus and the Skies < [September 1943]
A Malayalam Quartet < [January 1959]
It’s Man’s That’s Life < [July – September, 1995]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 254-255 - The Story of Subhadda the Wandering Ascetic < [Chapter 18 - Mala Vagga (Impurities)]
Verse 175 - The Story of Thirty Monks < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]
Verse 251 - The Story of Five Lay-Disciples < [Chapter 18 - Mala Vagga (Impurities)]
Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri) (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 1 - The Departure of Hanuman < [Book 5 - Sundara-kanda]
Chapter 43 - Lord Shiva lets loose the sacred river < [Book 1 - Bala-kanda]
Chapter 5 - The Meeting with the Sage Sharabhanga < [Book 3 - Aranya-kanda]
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