A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sakticalani-mudra
This page describes Sakticalani-mudra which is located on page 153 of the third 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 “Sakticalani-mudra” according to 71 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) [by Arpita Chakraborty]
In his right five hands, He holds the trident which represent the Icchashakti, Jnanashakti and Kriyashakti, an axe that represent the Parashakti, a staff with a skull which is the symbolic of Kartritva [kartritvam], a sword, a ball of rice for the Manes, a thunderbolt and abhaya mudra which offer refuge to people....
Read full contents: 15. Appearance of Lord Sadashiva-murti
Parama Samhita (English translation) [by Krishnaswami Aiyangar]
This disposition of the hand is called Shikha-mudra. 9. Place the thumb bent in the hand, and cover it over by the fingers; and then press the forefinger close. You then have the Kavaca-mudra. 10. Bending the fingers of the hand and clenching it as if thrusting a spear, and bending the other fingers (then the thumb and forefinger) somewhat across, you get the Astra- mudra. 11. Place the Shikha-Mudra upside down between the brows. It then becomes Netra-mudra....
Read full contents: Chapter 14 - Mystic signs (mudra)
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) [by G.V. Tagare]
This Mudra is well-known by the name Unmadini, O Scorcher of Vatapi. 10-11. In this Mudra, in the pair of ring fingers one is bent in the form of goads and kept beneath. The devotee shall make use of the index fingers also in the same manner. This is the Mudra called Mahankusha conducive to the achievement of all objectives. 12-14. The arms are kept crossed—the right arm to the left and the left arm to the right, O celestial sage. The palms of the hands are turned....
Read full contents: Chapter 42 - Description of various Mudras (mystical gestures with the fingers)
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