Sola-padma: 1 definition

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Sola-padma 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: archive.org: The mirror of gesture (abhinaya-darpana)

One of the Twenty-eight Single Hands (hasta):—Sola-padma (full-blown lotus) (= Ala-padma): all the fingersseparated, turned about the Httle finger. Usage: full-blown lotus, elephant-apple etc., turning, breast, yearning for thebeloved, mirror, full-moon, a beautiful vessel, hair-knot, moon pavilion (candra-śālā), village, height, anger, lake, car, cakravāka (bird), murmuring sound, praise.

According to another book: it is the Ala-pallava hand whenthere is turning. It originates from Śrī Krishna, when he was stealing butter and milk. Its sage is Vasanta, its race Gandharva,its colour dusky, its patron deity the Sun. Usage: fresh ghī, yearning for the beloved, head, sweetmeat, full-blown lotus,cluster of flowers, crown, ball, praises, beauty of form, dancing (nartana), fort, palace, braided hair, moon-pavilion, sweetness, saying “Sadhu”, palmyra fruit.

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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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