Surabhikesha, Surabhikeśa, Surabhi-kesha: 2 definitions
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Surabhikesha 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 Surabhikeśa can be transliterated into English as Surabhikesa or Surabhikesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaSurabhikeśa (सुरभिकेश) or Surabhikeśatā refers to “fragrant hair of the head” and represents the seventy-ninth of the “eighty secondary characteristics” (anuvyañjana) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 83). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., surabhi-keśa). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
Source: academia.edu: A Prayer for Rebirth in the SukhāvatīSurabhikeśa (सुरभिकेश) refers to “fragrant hair” and represents the seventy-ninth of the eighty minor marks of distinction (anuvyañjana) mentioned in the Sukhāvatī and following the order of the Mahāvyutpatti (269-348). In Tibetan, the characteristic called Surabhikeśa is known as ‘dbu skra dri zhim ba’. The Sukhāvatī represents a prayer for rebirth which was composed by Karma chags med, a Karma bka’ brgyud master, who lived in the seventeenth century.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kesa, Surabhi.
Starts with: Surabhikeshata.
Full-text: Surabhikeshata, Anuvyanjana.
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