Murdhabhishikta, Mūrdhābhiṣikta, Murdhan-abhishikta: 8 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Mūrdhābhiṣikta can be transliterated into English as Murdhabhisikta or Murdhabhishikta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraMūrdhābhiṣikta (मूर्धाभिषिक्त) refers to “anointed monarchs”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 6), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “If Mars, after his re-appearance in the constellation of Śravaṇa, should retrograde in that of Puṣya, anointed monarchs [i.e., mūrdhābhiṣikta-pīḍā-kṛt] will be afflicted with miseries; those countries and those persons will suffer in whose Nakṣatra, Mars should begin to reappear. If Mars should pass through the middle of the constellation of Maghā and retrograde back through the same, the ruler of the Pāṇḍya country will perish and mankind will suffer from wars and drought”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: University of Vienna: Sudarśana's Worship at the Royal Court According to the AhirbudhnyasaṃhitāMūrdhābhiṣikta (मूर्धाभिषिक्त) refers to “having one’s head anointed”, according to the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, belonging to the Pāñcarātra tradition which deals with theology, rituals, iconography, narrative mythology and others.—Accordingly, “[...] Out of [his own] head indeed has God, the Lord, created the King in ancient times. Therefore does he have his head anointed (mūrdhābhiṣikta) and stands above all beings. The King is praised in Revealed Knowledge and Systematized Bodies of Knowledge as a double Brāhmaṇa (i.e. as worth twice as much as a Brāhmaṇa). If one is hostile to him out of delusion, that fool is hostile to Hari [himself]”.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraMūrdhābhiṣikta (मूर्धाभिषिक्त) refers to “being anointed with perfumed water on one’s head”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 40.—Accordingly: [Question.—] What resemblance is there between the Buddha and the noble cakravartin king? [Answer.—] This king is pure and takes birth in an unmixed lineage. In accordance with his family, his actions are perfect. All the physical signs adorn his body. His royal virtues are complete and he is able to turn the jewel of the wheel. Anointed with perfumed water on his head (mūrdhābhiṣikta), he takes up his royal rank and reigns over the four continents. He has destroyed banditry so well that no one dares to oppose him. [...]
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarymūrdhābhiṣikta (मूर्धाभिषिक्त).—a S Anointed, inaugurated, installed.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Mūrdhābhiṣikta (मूर्धाभिषिक्त):—[from mūrdha > mūrdhan] mfn. having the head sprinkled, anointed, consecrated, [Mahābhārata]
2) [v.s. ...] universally, acknowledged (as a rule or example), [Patañjali]
3) [v.s. ...] m. a consecrated king, [Kāvya literature; Purāṇa]
4) [v.s. ...] a man of the Kṣatriya or warrior caste, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] a royal counsellor, minister, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] a [particular] mixed caste (= mūrdhāvasikta), [Yājñavalkya] ([varia lectio])
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMūrdhābhiṣikta (ಮೂರ್ಧಾಭಿಷಿಕ್ತ):—[adjective] made as a monarch; enthroned; crowned.
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Mūrdhābhiṣikta (ಮೂರ್ಧಾಭಿಷಿಕ್ತ):—[noun] a ceremonially crowned man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Abhishikta, Murdha.
Full-text: Abhishikta, Murdha, Murttapicittan, Murdhavasikta, Murdhakshishikta, Ciraka.
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