Manushalinga, Mānuṣaliṅga, Manusha-linga: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Manushalinga 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.
The Sanskrit term Mānuṣaliṅga can be transliterated into English as Manusalinga or Manushalinga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismMānuṣaliṅga (मानुषलिङ्ग) refers to a type of sthāvaraliṅgas, or, “immovable liṅgas”, according to a list found in the Suprabhedāgama, the Makuṭāgama and the Kāmikāgama. The term is used thoughout Śaiva literature.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Google Books: Elements of Hindu iconographyMānuṣaliṅga (मानुषलिङ्ग).—The largest number of the acala-liṅgas (or the sthāvarā-liṅgas), are of the class of mānuṣa-liṅgas. As the name indicates, this class of liṅgas consists of those set up by human hands. They are scuptured in accordance with the rules definitely laid down in the Āgamas and consist of ten classes. The measurement of the mānuṣa-liṅgas depend upon any one of the following, namely, the height of door-way of the central shrine, the length of one side of the central shrine (which is generally cubical in shape) or the natural unit, the hasta (or the cubit).
The mānuṣa-liṅgas are made up of three parts, namely,
- the lowest which is square in section and is known as the brahmabhāga,
- the middle of octagonal section, known as the viṣṇubhāga
- and the top-most, of generally circular section, known as the rudrabhāga.
The lengths of these parts vary with the different classes of liṅgas.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Manusha, Linga.
Full-text (+4): Sarvasamalinga, Rudrabhaga, Mukhalinga, Vishnubhaga, Brahmabhaga, Brahmasutra, Shivabhaga, Sthavaralinga, Pujabhaga, Adhyalinga, Ashtottarashatalinga, Svastikalinga, Sarvadeshikalinga, Shaiveshtyalinga, Sahasralinga, Dharalinga, Trairashikalinga, Shaivadhikalinga, Varddhamanalinga, Suredhyalinga.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Manushalinga, Mānuṣaliṅga, Manusha-linga, Mānuṣa-liṅga, Manusa-linga, Manusalinga; (plurals include: Manushalingas, Mānuṣaliṅgas, lingas, liṅgas, Manusalingas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Siva Linga: Conceptual, Iconographical and < [January – March, 1996]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Mukhalingas and esoteric meanings < [Chapter 6 - Siva-linga: an Iconological Study]
Historicity (of the term linga) < [Chapter 6 - Siva-linga: an Iconological Study]
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