A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Jatamukuta
This page describes Jatamukuta which is located on page 97 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Jatamukuta” according to 3 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
Sanskrit text, transliteration and word-by-word meaning: येषाम् आश्रमम् आसद्य धनुर्-बाण-धरो युवा तेषां ध्याने गतो रामो जटा-मुकुट-मण्डितः yesham ashramam asadya dhanur-bana-dharo yuva tesham dhyane gato ramo jata-mukuta-manditah yesham—of whom; ashramam—the hermitage; asadya—attaining; dhanuh—bow; bana—and arrows; dharah—holding; yuva—young; tesham—of them; dhyane—in meditation; gatah—gone; ramah—rama; jata-mukuta-manditah—decorated with matted locks of hair....
Read full contents: Verse 1.4.48
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
Name of the text Rishis mentioned Amsumadbhedagama Narada, Jamadagni, Vasishta, Bhrigu, Bharadvaja, Sanaka, Agastya Kamikagama Kausika, Kasyapa, Bharadvaja, Atri, Gautama Karanagama Agastya,Pulastya, Visvamitra, Angirasa Texts mention that these rishis should have a jatamukuta on their heads, the garland of rudraksa seeds round their neck and white yajnopavitas on their person and their bodies should be completely covered with ashes ....
Read full contents: Vyakhyana Daksinamurti
Natyashastra (English) [by Bharata-muni]
Heads of boys should be adorned with three Shikhandas and that of the Munis should have a crown of matted hair (jata-mukuta). 150-151. Menials should have three Shikhas on their head or will have the head shaven clean. And the Jester should have a bald head or head with the Kakapada (lit. crow’s feet). 151-152. As for the rest [of persons] the head [in the mask] should be treated in a dramatic production in relation to their habitation, birth and age. 152-153....
Read full contents: Chapter XXIII - Costumes and Make-up (nepathya)
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