Wing: 2 definitions
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Wing 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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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
The Wing (of a Swan) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pakṣa, whereas Haṃsapakṣa-hasta refers to one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as asaṃyuktahastas), 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.—The word haṃsapakṣa consists of two words viz., haṃsa and pakṣa. The word haṃsa is already explained in the context of haṃsavaktrahasta. It means swan. The word pakṣa means wings. So the word haṃsapakṣa denotes the wings of a swan. In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, this hand posture is described as one where the little finger of the hand is lifted crookedly and the thumb is bent.
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).
Yoga (school of philosophy)
The Wings (symbolizing the in and out breaths) are denoted by the Sanskrit term Pakṣa, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] When the wings (pakṣa), which are the in and out breaths and whose sphere of operation is all the senses, are cut off, the mind-bird being motionless [in the air], plummets. [The Yogin] becomes joyful like a fish having torn [free from] the mind-net, whose threads are the breath and whose knots are the senses. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
See also (Relevant definitions)
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Full-text (+1861): Paksha, Patatra, Garut, Pakshati, Tanuruha, Channa, Garuda, Vaja, Pakshamula, Parna, Ajatapaksha, Kakapaksha, Dehadhi, Dehakosha, Bahukuntha, Chadana, Pakshin, Mainaka, Patrakahala, Pakkha.
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Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
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Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 1251 < [English-Urdu-Hindi (1 volume)]
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Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)