Cakraphani, Cakra-phani, Cakraphaṇi: 1 definition
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Cakraphani 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chakraphani.
In Hinduism
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Oxford Academic: Homo Ritualis: Hindu Ritual and Its Significance to Ritual TheoryCakraphaṇi (चक्रफणि) refers to a “round crown” (Cf. Phalinī)—a representation of a god (phalidyaḥ) in a round cup made of paper painted by the Citrakāras (Painters), mostly used in initiation Kaytāpujā and Ihi (Gutschow and Michaels 2008). For Buddhists, the deity is mostly considered as Tārā.
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Phani, Cakra.
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