Saptavara, aka: Saptavāra, Sapta-vara; 1 Definition(s)
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Saptavara 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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Saptavāra (सप्तवार, “seven days”) usually incorporates seven dhāraṇīs:
- Vasudhārā,
- Vajravidāraṇā,
- Gaṇapatihṛdayā,
- Uṣṇīṣavijayā,
- Parṇaśavarī or Prajñāpāramitā,
- Mārīcī,
- Grahamātṛkā.
This collection associates each dhāraṇī with a specific day of the week, a tradition going back to at least the sixteenth century in Nepal.
Source: Cambridge Digital Library: Pañcarakṣā, SaptavāraRelevant definitions
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