Dharmacakrahasta, Dharmacakra-hasta: 1 definition
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Dharmacakrahasta 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 Dharmachakrahasta.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Dharmacakrahasta (धर्मचक्रहस्त) or simply Dharmacakra refers to “Buddha” and represents one of the four gestures with both hands, as defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—Accordingly, pratimā-lakṣaṇa (body postures of the icons) is comprised of hand gestures (hasta, mudrā or kai-amaiti), stances/poses (āsanas) and inflexions of the body (bhaṅgas). There are thirty-two types of hands [viz., dharmacakrahasta] classified into two major groups known as tolirkai (functional and expressive gestures) and elirkai (graceful posture of the hand).
(Description of Dharmacakra-hasta): The Dharmacakra-hasta is formed in the following manner: The right hand is placed close to the chest and turned outward in an abhaya-hasta, with the fingers curved gracefully and thumb forward. The left hand, turned inward, is brought close to the right hand with the fingers in supplication. The two hands are held close together with the thumb of the right hand and the middle finger of the left hand almost touching.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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Partial matches: Hasta, Dharmacakra.
Full-text: Dharmacakra.
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