Granthima: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Granthima means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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: N膩峁瓂a-艣膩straGranthima (啶椸啶班え啷嵿ぅ啶苦ぎ, 鈥渒notted鈥�) refers to one of the five types of flower-garlands (尘腻濒测补), according to N膩峁瓂a艣膩stra chapter 23. M膩lya represents one of the four types of 补濒补峁僰腻谤补, or 鈥渄ecorations鈥�, which in turn is a category of nepathya, or 鈥渃ostumes and make-up鈥�, the perfection of which forms the main concern of the 膧h膩ry膩bhinaya, or 鈥渆xtraneous representation鈥�, a critical component for a successful dramatic play.
Natyashastra (啶ㄠぞ啶熰啶ざ啶距じ啷嵿い啷嵿ぐ, 苍腻峁瓂补艣腻蝉迟谤补) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya鈥攖heatrics, 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).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: archive.org: Aspects of Jaina Art and ArchitectureGranthima (啶椸啶班え啷嵿ぅ啶苦ぎ) (Sanskrit; in Prakrit: Ga峁囜弓hima) refers to 鈥渋mages made of knitting-work鈥�.鈥擨mages of T墨rtha峁僰aras were made of stones, metals, wood, clay, precious gems, jewels or semi-precious stones. Speaking about 蝉迟丑腻辫腻苍补 or installation of a symbol for a Guru during his absence, the Jaina canonical text Anuyogadv膩ra-s奴tra says that it may be made of wood, stucco-work, painting, plaster, flower-work or knitting (granthima / ga峁囜弓hima), or prepared by wrapped cloth or stuffed cast, repousse or beaten metal work.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Granthima (啶椸啶班え啷嵿ぅ啶苦ぎ) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: 骋补峁冡弓丑颈尘补.
Sanskrit, also spelled 啶膏啶膏啶曕啶むぎ啷� (蝉补峁僺办峁泃补尘), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Granthimant, Granthimat, Granthimatphala.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Granthima; (plurals include: Granthimas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.3. Materials: Flowers < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
1.3. Elements of Drama (b): Costume and Make up < [Chapter 3 - Drama and Dance]
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
34. Ornaments, Dress and Decorations (in ancient India) < [Chapter 3 - Social Conditions]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)