Vimanarcana, Vimānārcana, Vimana-arcana: 1 definition
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Vimanarcana 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Vimanarchana.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (v)Vimānārcana (विमानार्चन) or Vimānārcanakalpa is the name of an ancient Vaikhānasa Āgama text authored by Marīci.—There are nine sages [e.g., Marīci] who expounded the Vaikhānasa canon after direct instruction from the Lord. The Vimānārcana-kalpa of Marīci mentions thirteen works attributed to Bhṛgu like Khilatantra, Puratantra, Citrādhikāra, Kriyādhikāra, Arcanādhikāra, and Khilādhikāra.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Arcana, Vimana.
Starts with: Vimanarcanakalpa.
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