Vainayikina, Vainayikīna: 1 definition
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Vainayikina 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.
In Hinduism
Kama-shastra (the science of Love-making)
Vainayikīna (वैनयिकीन) refers to one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kāmasūtra of Vātsyāyaṇa.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The references of sixty four kinds of kalā are found in the Bhāgavatapurāṇa, Śaiva-Tantras, Kāmasūtra of Vātsyāyaṇa etc.—Vaināyikī means knowledge of proper behavior or the training of elephants and other domestic animal.
Kamashastra (कामशास्त्र, kāmaśāstra) deals with ancient Indian science of love-making, passion, emotions and other related topics dealing with the pleasures of the senses.
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Full-text: Elephant, Domestic animal, Training.
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Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
3. A General Note on Art < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Kamashastra and Classical Sanskrit literature (study) (by Vishwanath K. Hampiholi)
Chapter 1.3 - The supplementary Arts and Sciences < [Chapter 2 - Kamasutra part 1 (Sadharana-adhikarana)—Critical study]
Shringara-manjari Katha (translation and notes) (by Kumari Kalpalata K. Munshi)