Kiritamudra, Kirīṭamudrā, Kirita-mudra: 1 definition
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Kiritamudra 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Isvara Samhita Vol 5Kirīṭamudrā (किरीटमुद्रा) or simply Kirīṭa is the name of a mudrā described in the Īśvarasaṃhitā 24.23-24.—Accordingly, “The two hands should be formed to resemble a bud and placed on the head uttering the (concerned) mantra. This is to be known as kirīṭamudrā, resembling ten thousand suns (in splendour)”. Mūdra (e.g., Kirīṭamudrā) is so called as it gives joy to the tattvas in the form of karman for those who offer spotless worship, drive out the defects which move about within and without and sealing up of what is done.
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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Partial matches: Kirita, Mudra.
Full-text: Kirita.
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