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gajahasta (mudra, gesture, ... Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Refers to “elephant trunk” and represents one of the four Elirkai gestures, as defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafts), known as śilpaśāstras. Comprised of hand gestures (hasta, mudrā or kai-amaiti), stances/poses (āsanas) and inflexions of the body (bhaṅgas). When the hand is stretched straight out, and the palm slopes downward from the wrist, with the fingers bent gracefully like tendrils on a creeper, this regal mudrā reminiscent of an elephant’s trunk, is called gaja-hasta.
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: B.BM |
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.... Associated Concepts (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ multidisciplinary concepts (G) |
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............ body position (G) |
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................ gesture (G) |
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.................... mudra (G) |
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........................ gajahasta (G) |
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