Tawny: 1 definition
Introduction:
Tawny 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.
Images (photo gallery)
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Tawny complexion is denoted by the Sanskrit term Kapila, and is associated with Messengers, which follows specific guidelines in the tradition of 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.—The body complexion of an elephant rider and a messenger should be śyāma i.e., dark and kapila i.e., tawny in a picture respectively. Thus the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa establishes the fact that even in the pictures; the people belonging to different class and profession [e.g., messengers with a tawny complexion] were projected with specific attire so that general people can equate the picture with the practical character.
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)
Starts with: Tawny cryptantha, Tawny daylily.
Full-text (+202): Kapila, Kadru, Pinjara, Pishanga, Pingala, Kabila, Kadara, Pishangin, Pingalita, Rumra, Pinga, Paingalya, Hari, Halaka, Babhru, Aru, Pivalata, Pingata, Kadruna, Kapiladraksha.
Relevant text
Search found 86 books and stories containing Tawny; (plurals include: Tawnies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 4.130 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
Verse 3.8 < [Section III - Marriageable Girls]
Verse 4.231 < [Section XV - Charity]
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
12. Mode of Origin of Vibhūti < [Chapter 2 - Greatness of Bhasma and Dhāraṇa]
8a. Five kinds of Bhasma < [Chapter 2 - Greatness of Bhasma and Dhāraṇa]
14. Method of Preparation of Holy Ash (Bhasma) < [Chapter 2 - Greatness of Bhasma and Dhāraṇa]
Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation) (by Swami Lokeswarananda)
Verse 8.6.1 < [Section 8.6]
Hitopadesha (English translation) (by Sir Edwin Arnold)
Chapter 5 - The Story of the Terrible Bell < [Book Two - The Parting of Friends]
Chapter 8 - The Story of the Lion and the Old Hare < [Book Two - The Parting of Friends]
Chapter 4 - The Story of the Cat Who Served the Lion < [Book Two - The Parting of Friends]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 12 - Tuber Poison (12): Dardura < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
Part 3 - Tuber Poison (3): Shringi < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
Part 19 - Purification of Leeches < [Chapter XXXI - Upavisha (semi-poisons)]