Erotic, Eroticism: 4 definitions
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In Hinduism
Gitashastra (science of music)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (gita)The Erotic Sentiment (in Sanskrit: 艣峁涐箙驳腻谤补-谤补蝉补) refers to one of the nine kinds of Sentiment (rasa) in Indian classical Music. They have an inherent relationship with the svaras (鈥渕usical notes鈥�).鈥擳here are nine kinds of sentiments: [e.g., Erotic (艣峁涐箙驳腻谤补)]. In the N膩峁瓂a艣膩stra some particular svaras are determined for the delineation of some specific sentiments. In the N膩峁瓂a艣膩stra it is accepted that鈥攖he notes madhyama and 辫补帽肠补尘补 are used to delineate the sentiments of 丑腻蝉测补 and 艣峁涐箙驳腻谤补.
Gitashastra (啶椸啶むざ啶距じ啷嵿い啷嵿ぐ, 驳墨迟补艣腻蝉迟谤补) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)1) The Erotic Sentiment (in Indian dramas) is denoted by the Sanskrit term 艢峁涐箙驳腻谤补-谤补蝉补 which represents one of the nine kinds of Rasa (鈥渟oul of Drama鈥�), according to the 痴颈峁ａ箛耻诲丑补谤尘辞迟迟补谤补辫耻谤腻峁嘺, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.鈥擱asa or Sentiment is a very important component in poetry. The 痴颈峁ａ箛耻诲丑补谤尘辞迟迟补谤补辫耻谤腻峁嘺 accepts nine rasas or 鈥渟entiments in Drama鈥�. 艢峁涐箛g膩ra or the sentiment of love is very important in 办腻惫测补 specially in dramas. Because, Sanskrit poetics advices to portray either 艣峁涐箛驳腻谤补 or 惫墨谤补 as the predominant sentiment in a Sanskrit drama. It is the sentiment of love and desire where the manifestation of the activities of K膩madeva i.e the god of love can be noticed.
2) The Erotic Emotion is denoted by Rati, which represents the 蝉迟丑腻测墨产丑腻惫补 (permanent feeling) of 艣峁涐箛驳腻谤补.
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).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Erotic (sentiment) refers to one of the Nine Sentiments (citrarasa) in ancient Indian Painting (citra), according to the 痴颈峁ａ箛耻诲丑补谤尘辞迟迟补谤补辫耻谤腻峁嘺, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.鈥擯ainting is a medium of showing the inner feelings and emotions of a painter which can strikes the inherent sentiments of connoisseur鈥檚 mind [e.g., the erotic sentiment (艣峁涐箙驳腻谤补)]. [...] The 痴颈峁ａ箛耻诲丑补谤尘辞迟迟补谤补辫耻谤腻峁嘺 says that in a Painting the charming dress and ornaments with splendor and luster, expresses the erotic sentiment. [...] The 痴颈峁ａ箛耻诲丑补谤尘辞迟迟补谤补辫耻谤腻峁嘺 gives emphasis on charming and beautiful attire and ornaments in the projection of a picture of erotic sentiment which obviously points the outer appearance of a character.
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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismEroticism represents a cultural and philosophical dissonance between traditional Buddhist monastic ideals and the prevalent literary conventions influenced by Sanskrit literature. The 鈥渆rotic mood鈥� or 艣峁涐箙驳腻谤补-谤补蝉补 is central to 办腻惫测补, esteemed by Sanskrit theorists, who regard it as a fundamental emotion in poetry and a representation of the fulfilment of life goals. This is at odds with Buddhist ascetic ideals that view 办腻尘补, or sensual pleasure, as antithetical to the monastic lifestyle, which emphasizes renunciation and the quest for 苍颈谤惫腻峁嘺. Consequently, Buddhist poets like A艣vagho峁 cleverly appropriated erotic imagery in their works to underscore teachings on impermanence, rather than to celebrate sensuality.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Erotic gesture.
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Search found 132 books and stories containing Erotic, Eroticism, Erotics; (plurals include: Erotics, Eroticisms, Eroticses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gita-govinda of Jayadeva (comparative study) (by Manisha Misra)
2. The Rasas of Kishore-chandrananda-champu < [Chapter 5 - A Critical and Musical estimate of Kisora-chandrananda-champu]
1. The Sentiment (rasa) < [Chapter 3 - A Critical and Musical study of the Gita-Govinda]
5.1. The benediction / Mangalacarana < [Chapter 7 - A comparative analysis of musical potentials of both the works]
Wisdom of the Body < [January 鈥� March, 1999]
Kashmir and the Fine Arts < [March 1939]
Taste versus Nudity in Letters < [January 鈥� March, 1999]
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
6.7. Importance of Sex Education in Ancient India < [Chapter 5 - Looking for Alternatives: Possibilities in K膩ma艣膩stra]
2. Human Life: Sexuality and Spirituality < [Chapter 5 - Looking for Alternatives: Possibilities in K膩ma艣膩stra]
4.1. Summary of K膩ma-s奴tra Book 2: S膩mprayogika < [Chapter 3 - A Thematic Analysis of V膩tsy膩yana办腻尘补s奴tra]
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Secular Stone Sculptures < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]
Stone Images (4): Saiva Images < [Chapter 3 - Sculptural Programme]
Tivaradeva Vihara (SRP-5) < [Chapter 2 - The Architectural Panorama]
The Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev (Study) (by Kamal Nayan Patowary)
Part 5.8 - Sculptures of Self Fellation < [Chapter 4 - Erotic Sculptures of Madan-Kamdeva]
Part 1 - Erotic Sculpture in Concept < [Chapter 4 - Erotic Sculptures of Madan-Kamdeva]
Part 5.1 - Erotic Explanation at Madan-Kamdev鈥擨ntroduction < [Chapter 4 - Erotic Sculptures of Madan-Kamdeva]
Kamashastra and Classical Sanskrit literature (study) (by Vishwanath K. Hampiholi)
Conclusion of the first part of the Kamasutra < [Chapter 2 - Kamasutra part 1 (Sadharana-adhikarana)鈥擟ritical study]
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