Firmness: 2 definitions
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Firmness 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)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Firmness (as a quality) in Indian dramas, is denoted by the Sanskrit term Dhṛti and is classified as one of the various “transitory feelings of mind” (sañcāribhāva) in Indian Dramas, according to the Sāhityadarpaṇa.—The state of utsāha is the sthāyībhāva of vīrarasa. It increases energy and excitement to mind and projects the heroic sentiment through the sañcāribhāvas i.e., transitory feelings of mind like, e.g., dhṛti (firmness).
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).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)Firmness is associated withe the Heroic Sentiment (vīra), which refers to one of the Nine Sentiments (citrarasa) in ancient Indian Painting (citra), 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.—In a picture, vīrarasa i.e., heroism can be reflected through the display of prowess along with a noble look of promise and firmness of the person drawn in the picture.. [...] Thus, painting is a medium of showing the inner feelings and emotions of a painter which can strikes the inherent sentiments of connoisseur’s mind, for example: firmness in the heroic sentiment.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) 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)
Full-text (+395): Sthairya, Dhairya, Dridhata, Sthirata, Dhrauvya, Dradhiman, Stheman, Adhriti, Kathinya, Didhi, Dhriti, Acapalya, Gadhata, Adhairya, Dhirata, Sthasnuta, Dardhya, Tanakai, Dhirabhava, Utsaha.
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Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 3.31 < [Third Chapter (Vibhuti Pada)]
Sūtra 1.14 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]
Sūtra 3.51 < [Third Chapter (Vibhuti Pada)]
Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja) (by George Thibaut)
Sutra 2.4.11 < [Second Adyaya Fourth Pada]
Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya) (by Ganganatha Jha)
Section 5.17 (seventeenth khaṇḍa) (two texts) < [Chapter 5 - Fifth Adhyāya]
Section 5.1 (first khaṇḍa) (fifteen texts) < [Chapter 5 - Fifth Adhyāya]
Section 5.2 (second khaṇḍa) (eight texts) < [Chapter 5 - Fifth Adhyāya]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3089 < [Chapter 25 - Examination of the Doctrine of ‘Self-sufficient Validity’]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 2.4.12 < [Adhikaraṇa 5 - Sūtras 9-12]
Brahma-Sūtra 1.3.24 < [Adhikaraṇa 6 - Sūtras 24-25]
Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Part 9 - Sentiments (rasa) used in a Prakaraṇa < [Chapter 10 - Prakaraṇa (critical study)]
Introduction to the Utsṛṣṭikāṅka type of Drama < [Chapter 8 - Utsṛṣṭikāṅka (critical study)]
Summary of the Daśarūpaka < [Introduction]
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