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Simhagati, ³§¾±á¹ƒh²¹²µ²¹³Ù¾±, Simha-gati: 2 definitions

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Simhagati 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)

: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)

³§¾±á¹ƒh²¹²µ²¹³Ù¾± (सिंहगतà¤�) refers to the “gait of the elephantâ€� and represents one of the various Gatis (“way of walkingâ€�) (in Indian Dramas), according to the Abhinayadarpaṇa.—Accordingly, gaits (gatis) are explained along with some particular hand gestures. It shows that footsteps are to be followed by some hand postures. In the gait of ²õ¾±á¹ƒh²¹ i.e., lion, the actor or dancer should stand on toes first and then jump forward speedily. The Å›¾±°ì³ó²¹°ù²¹³ó²¹²õ³Ù²¹ is adopted with both hands in this gait. Frog step is suggested to do exactly as the gait of ²õ¾±á¹ƒh²¹gati in the Abhinayadarpaṇa.

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Natyashastra (नाटà¥à¤¯à¤¶à¤¾à¤¸à¥à¤¤à¥à¤°, ²ÔÄåá¹­y²¹Å›Äå²õ³Ù°ù²¹) 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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Ayurveda (science of life)

Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus

³§¾±á¹ƒh²¹²µ²¹³Ù¾± (सिंहगतà¤�) refers to the “gait of a lionâ€� (considered excellent for elephants), according to the 15th century ²ÑÄå³Ù²¹á¹…g²¹±ôÄ«±ôÄå composed by NÄ«lakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 2, “on favorable marksâ€]: â€�12. A gait like an antelope, lion (²õ¾±á¹ƒh²¹gati), parrot, ape, wrestler, ³ó²¹á¹ƒs²¹ or °ìÄå»å²¹³¾²ú²¹-bird shall be regarded as excellent [... gatiá¸� sadṛśÄ� Å›ubhÄ syÄt], or like a gandharva, kinnara, eagle, boar, tiger, king, Å›²¹°ù²¹²ú³ó²¹ (fabulous animal), serpent, or ³¦²¹°ì°ù²¹±¹Äå°ì²¹-²ú¾±°ù»åâ€�.

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Ä€yurveda (आयà¥à¤°à¥à¤µà¥‡à¤¦, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ä€yurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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