Dhenumudra, Dhenu-mudra, Dhenumudrā: 3 definitions

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Dhenumudra 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.

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Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: McGill: The architectural theory of the Mānasāra

Dhenumudra (धेनुमुद्र) refers to one of the mudras shown during the ritual of “opening the eyes”, according to the Mānasāra chapter 70.—Among the mudras, important is dhenumudra, gesture of the cow. It imitates the teats of a cow, signifying the five “cosmic cows” that symbolize purification and nourishment. They arise when direct and reflected emanations from the five faces of sadāśiva in the mode of kartṛsadākhya combine with the rive gross elements.

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Dhenumudrā (धेनुमुद्रा) is the name of a gesture (mudrā) mentioned in the Śivapurāṇa 1.20, while explaining the mode of worshipping an earthen phallic image (pārthiva-liṅga) according to the Vedic rites:—“[...] the Mahāmudrā shall be shown with the mantra ‘Namaḥ Senā-’ etc. He shall then show the Dhenumudrā with the mantra ‘Namo Gobhyaḥ’ etc.”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Dhenumudrā (धेनुमुद्रा) refers to one of the Mudrās mentioned in the eighteenth chapter of the Agastyasaṃhitā (agastya-suīkṣṇa-saṃvāda edition), an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama text dealing with the worship of Rāma, Sītā, Lakṣmaṇa and Hanumān.—[Cf. the chapter pūjāsādhanalakṣaṇa].—[...] One should offer pūjā with devotion [bhakti] and orderliness [saṃkalpa]. Further, the devotee should accompany his worship with the practice of mudrās for this delights the gods. The following mudrās are described: [e.g., dhenumudrā]. One can “melt the heart” [drāvayet] of God if he uses all of the mudrās in daily worship.

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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Chapter XXXIX - Description of another form of Sun-worship < [Agastya Samhita]

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Chapter 86 - The Investiture of the Sacred Thread < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]

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Chapter 73 - Mode of worshipping the Sun (sūrya-pūjā or arcana)

Chapter 75 - Mode of installation of the fire (agni-sthāpana)

Chapter 93 - Mode of worshipping the presiding deity of a ground (vāstupūjā)