Shikhakhanda, Śikhākhaṇḍa, Shikha-khanda: 1 definition
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Shikhakhanda 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 Śikhākhaṇḍa can be transliterated into English as Sikhakhanda or Shikhakhanda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsŚikhākhaṇḍa (शिखाखण्ड) (Cf. Śikhāccheda) refers to the “cutting of the topknot”, according to the Jñānaratnāvalī, (p. 266).—Accordingly, “[...] And it is said: The nirvāṇadīkṣā is twofold, [divided into] the mundane (laukikī) [kind] and the śivadharmiṇī. The mundane is known to be for householders, the śivadharmiṇī for ascetics. In the lokadharmiṇī initiation there is no cutting of the topknot. The initiation in which the topknot is cut off (śikhākhaṇḍa) is the śivadharmiṇī”.
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.
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Partial matches: Shikha, Khanda.
Full-text: Khanda, Shikhaccheda.
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