Vitarka Mudra: 1 definition
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Vitarka Mudra 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.
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Source: Google Books: The Book of Hindu Imagery: Gods, Manifestations and Their MeaningVitarka(-mudra)—With this gesturem in which the thumb and index finger form a ring, the god proves his pure judgement and intellectual wisdom. If he stretches out his hand to the observer, this means he wishes to give instruction.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
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