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Ardhamukula, 󲹳ܱܰ, Ardha-mukula: 4 definitions

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Ardhamukula 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

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Ardhamukula in Natyashastra glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

󲹳ܱܰ (अर्धमुकुला) refers to a specific “glance� (ṛṣṭi), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 8. This is a type of glance that expresses a ‘transitory state� (ṃc屹). There are a total thirty-six glances defined.

: archive.org: The mirror of gesture (abhinaya-darpana)

A type of glance (or facial expression): Ardhamukula: smiling, the pupils just visible under the lids; this ‘half-bud� eye indicates bliss and rejoicing.

: archive.org: The mirror of gesture (abhinaya-darpana)

Ardha-mukula is one of the ṃyܳٳٲ-󲹲Ծ (Twenty-seven combined Hands).

: archive.org: Natya Shastra

󲹳ܱܰ (अर्धमुकुला).—A type of glance (ṛṣṭi) expressing a transitory state (ṃc屹);—The Glance in which owing to joy the eyelids are of the 󲹳ܱܰ: type, the eyeballs are half-blown and slightly mobile is called 󲹳ܱܰ.

Uses of 󲹳ܱܰ—in joy due to an experience of [sweet] smell or touch.

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Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) 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).

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