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Descending 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
Gitashastra (science of music)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (gita)The Descending of a scale in Indian music is denoted by the Sanskrit term avarohaṇa.—In Music, the ārohaṇa i.e., ascending and avarohaṇa i.e., descending of a scale in correct order is known as mūrcchanā. The term mūrcchanā is derived from the root mūrcch which means to increase. The Saṃgītaratnākara gives the definition of mūrcchanā as—“The ascending and the descending movement of the seven svaras in successive order is considered as mūrcchanā”.
Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, gītaśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
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Full-text (+457): Avarohana, Avaroha, Avatarana, Ketu, Adhogamin, Akaca, Nipata, Avarohin, Ardralubdhaka, Avarohi, Avakranti, Adhogamana, Ahika, Avapata, Shikhavat, Adhogati, Abhrapishaca, Dhumaketana, Avaskanda, Avarohan.
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Some Aspects Of Hindu Music < [January-February 1931]
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Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 75 - Descending Gallery In The Tomb Of Sethos I, Valley Of The Kings' Tombs, Thebes < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 23 - The Entrance To The Great Pyramid, The Sepulcher Of Khufu (in North Face), Seen From Below < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 26 - Ruins Of The Granite Temple By The Sphinx, With, The Great Pyramid Of Gizeh On The Northwest < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 3.27 - The rise (regeneration) and fall (degeneration) < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Verse 10.9 - Thirteen types of questioning regarding liberated souls < [Chapter 10 - Liberation]
Verse 3.28 - The nature of the other regions < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja) (by George Thibaut)
Sutra 3.1.24 < [Third Adhyaya, First Pada]
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Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
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