Gait: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Natyashastra
Biology
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Introduction:

Gait means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)

Gait refers the “way of walking” (in Indian Dramas) and is denoted by the Sanksrit term gati, 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.—Gati i.e., “gait” and prasāra i.e., “extension” identify the special kind of Gait-sequence which are taken by the actors according to their needs in the stage. In the Abhinayadarpaṇa gaits are based on the movements of some living creatures. [...]

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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).

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Gait in Pakistan is the name of a plant defined with Salix acmophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salix daviesii Boiss. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Diagnoses plantarum orientalium novarum (1846)

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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Search found 80 books and stories containing Gait; (plurals include: Gaits). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Gati in Nāṭyaśāstra with explanations from Abhinavabhāratī < [Chapter 2 - Concept and technique of Gati]

Description of Gati as in Saṅgītamuktāvalī < [Chapter 2 - Concept and technique of Gati]

Gait of birds and animals < [Chapter 2 - Concept and technique of Gati]

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1.3. Elements of Drama (e): Gatiprasāra (gait extension) < [Chapter 3 - Drama and Dance]

7(a): Portrait of Men and Women < [Chapter 5 - Painting and Image Making]

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Chapter XIII - Different Gaits (gati)

Part 4 - More About the Ancient Indian Theory and Practice of Drama < [Introduction, Part 2]

Chapter XXXV - Distribution of Roles (bhūmikā)

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Fauna (5): Domesticated Animals (a): Elephants < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]