Ashtanga-namaskara, Aṣṭāṅga-namaskāra: 1 definition
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Ashtanga-namaskara means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryAṣṭāṅga-namaskāra.—(HA), obeisance with the eight limbs (viz. forehead, chest, two hands, two knees and two feet) done by lying straight on the ground, face downwards. See pañca-aṅga-namaskāra. Note: aṣṭāṅga-namaskāra is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Partial matches: Ashtanga, Namaskara.
Ends with: Sashtamganamaskara.
Full-text: Ashtanga.
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