Vitpralepa, Viṭpralepa, Vit-pralepa: 1 definition
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Vitpralepa 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
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Viṭpralepa (विट्प्रलेप) refers to “covering the wound with a plaster” (used in the treatment of Hawks), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the treatment of hawks]: “[...] Even Cāndi is likely to be cured by the use, for twelve days, of a plaster over it (viṭpralepa), made of turmeric and rock salt mixed with butter, after a leech has been applied. The leech is to be applied on the affected: part, which should then be covered with a bandage, which should be renewed every third day.”
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
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