Caturvaktra-Surya, Caturvaktra-Sūrya: 1 definition
Introduction:
Caturvaktra-Surya 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: murugan: Trimurti Orientation in Medieval South Indian TemplesAccording to the Śāradātilaka, quoted in Śrītatvanidhi (II,5:2), there is a form of polycephalous Sūrya, called Caturvaktra-Sūrya. He is endowed with astabhuja-s; holding the khatvānga, padma, cakra, śakti, pāśa, ankuśa, japamālā and kapūla. He is trinetra and attended by his wives, Chāyā and Usā. He wears the sakalābharana-s, including ratna krita and ornaments inlaid with diamonds and has the body shining like gold. What is important in this form is that the laksana-s, characteristic of Sūrya (padma), Brahmā (aksamālā), Visnu (cakra) and Śiva (khatvanga and kapāla) merge into an entity to constitute the four-faced Sun-God. So, this aspect of Sūrya is viewed as an amśa of several gods of whom one is Brahmā.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Caturvaktra, Surya.
Relevant text
No search results for Caturvaktra-Surya, Caturvaktra-sūrya; (plurals include: Suryas, sūryas) in any book or story.