Rekhashastra, Rekhāśāstra, Rekha-shastra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Rekhashastra 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 Rekhāśāstra can be transliterated into English as Rekhasastra or Rekhashastra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Prayer for Rebirth in the SukhāvatīRekhāśāstra (रेखाशास्त्र) or Lekhāśāstra 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusRēkhāśāstra (ರೇಖಾಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ):—[noun] = ರೇಖಾಗಣಿತ [rekhaganita].
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: Shastra, Rekha.
Ends with: Hastarekhashastra.
Full-text: Lekhashastra.
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