Shield: 6 definitions
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Shield means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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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In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Shield in iconography is associated with Vi峁ａ箛u, according to the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.鈥擳he Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺 states that the image of Vi峁ａ箛u should have four faces and eight arms. In his right hands there should be some equipments like arrows, a rosary, a club and the left hands should possess a shield, a garment and a rainbow. Thus it is clear that the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺 offers a great field of knowledge regarding the nuances of Indian art of Image making [e.g., shield] during 10th鈥�11th century A.D.
Shilpashastra (啶多た啶侧啶ざ啶距じ啷嵿い啷嵿ぐ, 艣ilpa艣膩stra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: The, The, Shield, Te.
Starts with: Shield fern, Shield floating heart, Shield grass, Shield pennywort.
Full-text (+447): Khetaka, Carman, Dhavala, Phalaka, Khayita, Phara, Dhalin, Carmana, Carmin, Carmina, Sphura, Avarana, Phalakapani, Addana, Saphalaka, Phalakin, Ajjhala, Gatravarana, Cankamanavedika, Samgraha.
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Search found 192 books and stories containing Shield, Shields, The shield; (plurals include: Shields, Shieldses, The shields). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Archaeology and the Mahabharata (Study) (by Gouri Lad)
Part 3 - Swords and Shields in the Mahabharata < [Chapter 14 - Weapons]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Collagen shields- a novel drug delivery system < [2020: Volume 9, November issue 14]
Current status and advanced approaches in ocular drug delivery system < [2013: Volume 2, September issue 5]
Community eye-health and vision centre guidelines during covid-19 < [2021: Volume 10, January issue 1]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 11 - The Second Battle < [Chapter XIII - Saga Of Magnus The Blind And Of Harald Gille]
Part 19 - Battle In Hafersfjord < [Chapter III - Harald Harfager's Saga]
Part 48 - Earl Svein's Flight < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Shield the socket: Procedure, case report and classification < [Volume 22 (issue 3), May-Jun 2018]
Use of collagen as a biomaterial: An update < [Volume 17 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2013]
Pink esthetic and radiological scores: Socket-Shield vs. Immediate Technique < [Volume 25 (issue 6), Nov-Dec 2021]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XCVI < [Jayadratha-Vadha Parva]
Section XIV < [Dronabhisheka Parva]
Section 13 < [Karna Parva]
The Grindstones < [January 鈥� March 1992]
The Grindstones < [October 1990 鈥� December, 1990]
The Shield of Life < [March 1937]
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