Lakuta, Lakuṭa: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Lakuta means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramLakuṭa (लकुट) is the name of a cremation ground (śmaśāna) associated with Jālandhara, one of the sacred seats (pīṭha), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Note: The guardian of the seat is linked to the cremation ground in each seat. More often in the Kubjikā sources he is not. The Kubjikā cult, which is relatively more domesticated with respect to its forerunners, does not stress the importance of the cremation ground [i.e., Lakuṭa] as a place to practice and encounter supernatural beings, as do its most closely related predecessors and fellow cults. This is especially the case in the early phase of its development.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismLakuṭa (लकुट) is the name of a Nāga mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Lakuṭa).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Lakuta in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Tephrosia vogelii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cracca vogelii Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Niger Flora (1849)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lakuta, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryLakuṭa, (see laguḷa for etym. ) a club, cudgel Miln. 255 (in sequence daṇḍa-leḍḍu-lakuṭa-muggara), 301, 367, 368. See also laguḷa. (Page 578)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryLakuṭa (लकुट).—A club, cudgel; cf. लगुड (laguḍa).
Derivable forms: lakuṭaḥ (लकुटः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryLakuṭa (लकुट).—name of a nāga king: (Ārya-)Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa 18.11. Cf. Mahā-l°.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryLakuṭa (लकुट).—m.
(-ṭaḥ) A club.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryLakuṭa (लकुट).—[masculine] a club, poss. ṭin.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryLakuṭa (लकुट):—m. = laguḍa, a club, [Āpastamba-śrauta-sūtra; Caraka]
[Sanskrit to German]
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 corpusLakuṭa (ಲಕುಟ):—[noun] a heavy stick, usu. thinner at one end, used as a weapon.
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)
Ends with: Alakuta, Halakuta, Kalakuta, Kapalakuta, Kathilakuta, Mahalakuta, Malakuta, Mallakuta, Nalakuta, Nilakuta, Shailakuta, Silakuta, Tilakuta, Tulakuta.
Full-text: Lakutika, Laguda, Mahalakuta, Lakutin, Lagula, Lakanaka, Tadijjangha, Ulkamukha, Lakulisha, Gokarna, Kashmari, Kuhudi, Mahabala.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Lakuta, Lakuṭa; (plurals include: Lakutas, Lakuṭas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 76 - Importance of the Pair of Lakulīśa Liṅgas < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.13.13 < [Chapter 13 - The Story of the Demigoddesses]
Verse 4.1.2 < [Chapter 1 - The Story of the Personified Vedas]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 3.3.26 < [Part 3 - Fraternal Devotion (sakhya-rasa)]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
The Lakulisa-Pasupata activity in Orissa < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 5 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 1 - The Literature and History of Southern Śaivism < [Chapter XXXIV - Literature of Southern Śaivism]