Way of life: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Way of life 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
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (h)The Way of Life in Hinduism is commonly depicted in Hindu temple Architecture, which bears a great importance in the field of fine art along with various principles of life like that of beliefs, philosophy, ideas, social norms etc. From the ancient time the art of temple building has been developing in almost all the regions of India. The different architectural techniques of temple building in different regions are the result of geographical, climatic, ethnic, cultural, national and historical diversities.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+83): Naya, Pratyavasita, Shvavritti, Ashrama, Samnyasa, Tapastapta, Nishkamayoga, Jivanashaili, Bommavoleya, Tapasthe, Vaidikapaddhati, Shilavrata, Arhanmarga, Dushcara, Pratyayamgey, Hebbage, Therakappa, Tumbibalu, Buddhadarshana, Pashya.
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Search found 139 books and stories containing Way of life; (plurals include: Way of lives). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bodhicaryāvatāra (by Śāntideva)
The Slip between the Cup and the Sip < [April – June, 2007]
The Unemployed < [Jan-Feb 1940]
Reviews < [April 1955]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Cultural History in the Matsya Purāṇa (Introduction) < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Muni and Yāti < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Family life according to the Matsya Purāṇa < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
A Golden Ring (by Dr. Yutang Lin)
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 37 - A Heretic Meets Vena < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]
Chapter 86 - Acts to be Performed in Vaiśākha < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 60 - Restraints for a Sannyāsī < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]
A Happy Married Life (by Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda)
Significance Of Celibacy < [Part 10 - Celibacy]
Parental Control < [Part 5 - Security, Respect And Responsibilities]
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