Lekhashastra, Lekhāśāstra, Lekha-shastra: 1 definition

Introduction:

Lekhashastra means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.

The Sanskrit term Lekhāśāstra can be transliterated into English as Lekhasastra or Lekhashastra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Buddhism

General definition (in Buddhism)

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Source: academia.edu: A Prayer for Rebirth in the Sukhāvatī

Lekhāśāstra (लेखाशास्त्र) or Rekhāśāstra refers to the “palmistry” or “the śāstra of lines”.—In the ninth century CE, Rekhāśāstra pertaining to men was a separate system of prognostication, distinguished from Lakṣaṇaśāstra; while Rekhāśāstra pertaining to women had been a part of the Lakṣaṇaśāstra from the time of Garga in the first century CE.

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