Kalapi, Kalāpi, Kalāpī: 6 definitions
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Kalapi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi. 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: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraKalāpi (कलापि) refers to a type of ornament (ābharaṇa) for the fore-arm (bāhu) to be worn by females, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. Such ornaments for females should be used in cases of human females and celestial beings (gods and goddesses).
Ābharaṇa (‘ornaments’, eg., kalāpi) is a category of alaṃkāra, or “decorations”, which in turn is a category of nepathya, or “costumes and make-up”, the perfection of which forms the main concern of the Āhāryābhinaya, or “extraneous representation”, a critical component for a successful dramatic play.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (śāstra) of performing arts, (nāṭya, e.g., 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) and poetic works (kavya).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesKalāpī (कलापी) refers to a “ string of pearls” and represents a type of “hand-ornaments” (hastabhūṣaṇa), as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—There are a number of ornaments for hand and arms. According to Bharata, [viz., kalāpī (string of pearls), kaṭaka (chain with link ), śaṅkha (bracelet of conches), hastapatra (bracelet with design of creepers), pūraka (a flat bracelet) are the ornament for hand fist and upper part of wrist; and rings are meant for fingers.]
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarykalāpī : (m.) 1. peacock; 2. one who has a quiver or a bundle.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarykālapī (कालपी).—f kālapīsākhara f A kind of sugarcandy.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kalāpī (कलापी):—[=kalā-pī] [from kalāpa > kalā] f. a bundle of grass, [Kātyāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Āśvalāyana-śrauta-sūtra]
2) Kalāpi (कलापि):—m. or f. a bunch, tuft, [Śāṅkhāyana-śrauta-sūtra]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKalāpi (ಕಲಾಪಿ):—
1) [noun] a male peafowl, having brilliant plumage and a tail (with eyelike markings) that can be expanded and displayed like a fan; a pea-cock.
2) [noun] the Indian cuckoo.
3) [noun] a woman well decorated.
4) [noun] the Indian fig tree, Ficus benghlensis.
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Kaḷāpi (ಕಳಾಪಿ):—
1) [noun] a male peafowl, having brilliant plumage and a tail (with eyelike markings) that can be expanded erect in display like a fan; a pea-cock.
2) [noun] the Indian cuckoo.
3) [noun] a woman well decorated.
4) [noun] the Indian fig tree, Ficus benghalensis.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kalapile, Kalapili, Kalapilla, Kalapiluka, Kalapin, Kalapinga, Kalapingala, Kalapini, Kalapistri, Kalapivaha.
Ends with: Muktakalapi, Nalakalapi, Yavakalapi.
Full-text: Kalapin, Muktakalapi, Nalakalapi, Yavakalapi, Lavanakalayi, Puraka, Hastapatra, Kataka, Hastabhushana, Kadambaka, Kalapa, Shankha, Nini, Vun.
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Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 4.3.12 < [Part 3 - Chivalry (vīrya-rasa)]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.6.110 < [Chapter 6 - Priyatama (the most beloved devotees)]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 66 - Description of Amāvasu dynasty (vaṃśa) < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Modern Gujarati Literature < [September 1938]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)