Vitadita, Vitāḍita: 3 definitions
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Vitadita 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraVitāḍita (विताडित, “driven”) refers to a specific gesture (āṅgika) made with the eyelids (puṭa), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 8. These gestures of the eyelids (puṭa) are supposed to follow the corresponding movements of the eyeballs (tārā). These gestures form a part of the histrionic representation (abhinaya).
Source: archive.org: Natya ShastraVitāḍita (विताडित, “driven”).—A type of gesture (āṅgika) made with the eyelids (puṭa);—Instructions: when the eyelids are struck ([accidentally]. Uses: in accidental injury (abhighāta).
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusVitāḍita (ವಿತಾಡಿತ):—[adjective] hit with the hand or a tool, weapon, etc.; struck; smitten.
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Vitāḍita (ವಿತಾಡಿತ):—[noun] (dance.) a striking the lower eyelid with the upper one.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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