Arcavigraha, Arcāvigraha, Arca-vigraha: 1 definition
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Arcavigraha 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 Archavigraha.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd EditionArcāvigraha (अर्चाविग्रह) refers to the “deity”, according to the Arcana-dīpikā (manual on deity worship).—[...] While performing arcana, a person must focus his attention on the arcā-vigraha (deity) and on the process of arcana itself. By advancing in the process of arcana, a person enters the realm of bhajana (internal devotional service).
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: Arca, Vigraha.
Full-text: Arcana.
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Isha Upanishad (by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.2.277 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Verse 3.2.305 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 18.62 < [Chapter 18 - Mokṣa-yoga (the Yoga of Liberation)]