Diamond: 8 definitions
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Diamond means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
1) Diamonds are denoted by the Sanskrit term Vajra, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for nine months, the earth-element is perfected. When the earth-element has been completely perfected, the best of Yogins becomes [hard] like diamond (vajra-saṃnibha). [...]”.
2) Diamond-like body refers to one of the Yogic powers obtained by those having practices for over five years, according to the Śivayogadīpikā, an ancient Sanskrit text dealing with Yoga possibly corresponding to the Śivayoga quoted in Śivānanda’s Yogacintāmaṇi.—Accordingly, [while describing a sequence of Haṭhayoga practices]: “Thus, by means of this Haṭhayoga which has eight auxiliaries, those [students who are] life-long celibates obtain the Siddhis of the [best of Sages] because of their untiring practice. [...] In the ninth year, he can move in the atmosphere, travel in [all] directions and has a body [as hard as] a diamond (vajrakāya). In the tenth [year], he can move [as fast as] his mind and cheerfully go wherever he wishes. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Vastushastra (architecture)
Diamond refers to one of the objects to be deposited at the building-plot presided over by Indrarāja (Indra), as discussed in the thesis entitled “concept of ritual deposit of Khmer temples in northeastern Thailand from 10th-13th century A.D.” by Naiyana Munparn.—(Also see: Acharya, Architecture of Mānasāra, 111).—Note: Diamond is denoted in Sanskrit as vajra, and in the Thai language as เพชร (phet).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: The, The, Diamond, Te.
Starts with: Diamond joey, Diamond Sutra, Diamond-leaved euclea.
Full-text (+1118): Vajra, Hiraka, Hira, Vararaka, Dadhicyasthi, Ratnamukhya, Bhargavapriya, Lohajit, Vaikranta, Jin gang jing, Kuvajraka, Abhedya, Bulabulacashmi, Vajrabha, Sucimukha, Jiu hui, Vajrakuta, Dridhanga, Vajrasana, Vajradanda.
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Search found 287 books and stories containing Diamond, Diamonds, The diamond; (plurals include: Diamonds, Diamondses, The diamonds). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
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Psychological aspects of the sri chakra < [Volume 13 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1994]
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Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Chapter 80 - On Gems (ratna-parīkṣā)
Chapter 44 - Lustration Ceremony (nīrājanavidhi)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 7 - Incineration of Diamonds, irrespective of colour < [Chapter XIII - Gems (1): Vajra or Hiraka (diamond)]
Part 2 - Purification of Diamonds < [Chapter XIII - Gems (1): Vajra or Hiraka (diamond)]
Part 9 - Softening of Diamonds < [Chapter XIII - Gems (1): Vajra or Hiraka (diamond)]
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
4.1. Description of Diamonds (Vajra) < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
5. Gem Minerals mentioned in the Arthashastra < [Chapter 5 - Minerals and Metals in Kautiliya Arthashastra]
7. Concluding Remarks and References < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
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