Thief: 1 definition
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Thief 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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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Thieves in a painting 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.—In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, the rules of Painting of different classes have been elaborately discussed. Some concepts like the presence of thieves, sleeping person etc. are to be drawn in the picture of night. [...]. Thus the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa establishes the fact that even in the pictures; the people belonging to different class and profession [e.g., thieves] were projected with specific attire so that general people can equate the picture with the practical character.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): The, The, Thief, Te.
Full-text (+1734): Cora, Taskara, Caura, Stena, Moshaka, Steyin, Pataccara, Mushaka, Malimluca, Rajanicara, Haraka, Pratirodhaka, Hairika, Kumbhila, Divabhita, Adhashcara, Srotasya, Dasyu, Parimoshin, Apaharin.
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Search found 391 books and stories containing Thief, The thief; (plurals include: Thieves, The thieves). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 432: Padakusalamāṇava-jātaka < [Volume 3]
Jataka 546: The Mahā-Ummagga-jātaka < [Volume 6]
Jataka 194: Maṇicora-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.271 < [Section XXXVIII - Treatment of Criminals and their Punishment]
Verse 8.40 < [Section IX - Stolen Property]
Verse 9.272 < [Section XXXVIII - Treatment of Criminals and their Punishment]
Vyavaharamala: a text on Indian jurisprudence (by P. V. Rajee)
46. Punishments for adulteration < [Chapter 5 - Vyavaharamala—General features based on text]
45. Steya-prakarana (Theft) < [Chapter 5 - Vyavaharamala—General features based on text]
31. Sambhuya samuthana (joint venture) < [Chapter 5 - Vyavaharamala—General features based on text]
Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints (by Justin E. Abbott)
6.11: Kamal’s body impaled < [Chapter 6 - Kabir and his son Kamal]
2.3: The Pious Merchant < [Chapter 2 - Jayadev [Jayadeva]]
43.17: Bhanudas charged with theft < [Chapter 43 - Bhanudas (continued)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 3: Story of the truthful bride < [Chapter VII - The stories of Celaṇā’s one-pillared palace]
Part 11: Story of Kapila < [Chapter XI - The story of Rauhiṇeya]
Part 14: Journey to Acalapura < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Tibetan tales (derived from Indian sources) (by W. R. S. Ralston)