Sky: 2 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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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)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)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)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.
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Starts with: Sky vine, Skya, Skyblue amethystea, Skyer ba, Skyer dkar bar sun, Skyer pa, Skyer seng-ldeng, Skyer-pa-dkar-po, Skyer-rtsa yun-ba, Skyflower, Skyo shas, Skyrocket gilia, Skyur rtsi chun na.
Ends with: Empty sky.
Full-text (+2943): Gagana, Akasha, Nabhas, Ambara, Vyoman, Antariksha, Kha, Abhra, Vishnupada, Vihayas, Vyomasprish, Ghanapadavi, Vidhra, Vimana, Nabhahsprish, Suravartman, Meghaspada, Meghadvara, Somadhara, Gaganagati.
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Search found 386 books and stories containing Sky; (plurals include: Skies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
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 LXXVI - The stridor of pushkaravarta clouds < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
The Hindus and the Skies < [September 1943]
Vultures < [October – December, 2004]
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 128 - The Story of King Suppabuddha < [Chapter 9 - Pāpa Vagga (Evil)]
Verse 175 - The Story of Thirty Monks < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On Mucalinda < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]
Eight wonderful things about the great ocean < [19. Suspending the Observance (Uposathaṭṭhāpana)]
On Awakening < [1. Going forth (Pabbajjā)]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 1.17-19 < [Chapter 1 - Arjuna’s Dolour]
Verse 11.24 < [Chapter 11 - Vishvarupa-darshana-yoga]
Verse 6.27 < [Chapter 6 - Dhyana-yoga]
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