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Since Pre - historic times, Indian society had a complex, inter- dependent and co operative political economy where each individual had a specific role to play in uplifting the society and human welfare. The caste system in ancient India was followed with precise order and instructions. One can go on and on about the intricacies of the Caste System in India. Many research in modern times have been conducted on the caste systems. For centuries, caste dictated each and every aspect of Hindu life with each group occupying a specific place in the complex hierarchy. Earliest mention of the caste system in ancient India can be found in Manusanhita (1000 years before Christ), a book written by King Manu who ruled South India and have said to migrated to North India. Jaati Hastas are very common in Indian classical dance compositions. While composing a dance drama it becomes very important to depict the characters with the help of these Hastas. These hastas in co ordination of the body...

The seven Oceans are Sl No. Name Hand (Same hasta has to be performed by two hands) 1. Lavana (Salt) Mukula moved up and down (Vyartiita and Apaveshita) 2. Iksu (Sugarcane Juice) Alapadma moved up and down (Vyartiita and Apaveshita) 3. Sura (Intoxicating drink) Sankirna and Pataka moved up and down (Vyartiita and Apaveshita) 4. Sarpi (Ghee) Chatura moved up and down (Vyartiita and Apaveshita) 5. Dadhi (Curds) Tripataka moved up and down (Vyartiita and Apaveshita) 6. Ksira (Milk) Sarpashishya moved up and down (Vyartiita and Apaveshita) 7. Suddhodaka/ Jala (Water) Pataka moved in the same manner (Vyartiita and Apaveshita) 0 Lavaneksusurasarpaihdadhiksirajalarnavah |                  ...

Madhubani Painting Dashavataram  in Hinduism means the 10 incarnation of Lord Vishnu (the second of the Holy Trinity).  Vishnu is the preserver of the Universe and from time to time takes birth on Earth in Human forms to end the evil maintain the balance on earth. It is believed that Lord Vishnu comes on earth time and again to eradicate the evil and restore peace (Yada yada hi dharmasya || Glanir bhavati bharatha|| Abhur thana adharmastsya||). Vishnu is Sleeping posture (Mahabalipuram) Madhubani Painting The word "Dasa" means Ten and "Avatar" means Incarnation. The order of the Dashavataram in true sense falls in line with the Darwin Theory of Evolution of creatures that talks about the birth of water creature first, then the amphibions and then the animals on land, next came the half human half animal, next were the small humans and so on. To be very honest the concept of existence of Dashavataram is found through out the length and breadth of the co...

These are not so common and is hardly ever taught to the students in the class. However it is advisable to read this. This strictly falls under "Good to Know" information. Animals Hasta Reference Lion Patāka (applied to the back of the right, the fingers being freely moved) Siṃha-mukha in Right Asamyukta Mudra Tiger Ardha-candra hand held face downward Asamyukta Mudra Boar Saṅkīrṇa-makara hand in the aforesaid Matsya hand, the right hand is held downwards and shaken the five fingers being severally held apart, indicating bristles Asamyukta Mudra Monkey Adho-muṣṭi-mukula hand is used, i. e. the thumb and second finger of the Muṣṭi hand are joined Asamyukta Mudra Cat Ardha-mukula hand the thumb and third finger of the Muṣṭi hand are joined Asamyukta Mudra Yak the hands touching at the wrists, left hand Muṣṭi, right hand Mudrikā, making the M...