Dhenumudra, Dhenu-mudra, Dhenumudrā: 3 definitions
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Dhenumudra 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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Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: McGill: The architectural theory of the MānasāraDhenumudra (धेनुमुद्र) refers to one of the mudras shown during the ritual of “opening the eyes”, according to the Mānasāra chapter 70.—Among the mudras, important is dhenumudra, gesture of the cow. It imitates the teats of a cow, signifying the five “cosmic cows” that symbolize purification and nourishment. They arise when direct and reflected emanations from the five faces of sadāśiva in the mode of kartṛsadākhya combine with the rive gross elements.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhenumudrā (धेनुमुद्रा) is the name of a gesture (mudrā) mentioned in the Śivapurāṇa 1.20, while explaining the mode of worshipping an earthen phallic image (pārthiva-liṅga) according to the Vedic rites:—“[...] the Mahāmudrā shall be shown with the mantra ‘Namaḥ Senā-’ etc. He shall then show the Dhenumudrā with the mantra ‘Namo Gobhyaḥ’ etc.”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Dhenumudrā (धेनुमुद्रा) refers to one of the Mudrās mentioned in the eighteenth chapter of the Agastyasaṃhitā (agastya-suīkṣṇa-saṃvāda edition), an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama text dealing with the worship of Rāma, Sītā, Lakṣmaṇa and Hanumān.—[Cf. the chapter pūjāsādhanalakṣaṇa].—[...] One should offer pūjā with devotion [bhakti] and orderliness [saṃkalpa]. Further, the devotee should accompany his worship with the practice of mudrās for this delights the gods. The following mudrās are described: [e.g., dhenumudrā]. One can “melt the heart” [drāvayet] of God if he uses all of the mudrās in daily worship.
2) Dhenumudrā (धेनुमुद्रा) is the name of a Hand-gesture (mudrā) discussed in chapter 4 [third book] of the Jñānāmṛtasārasaṃhita: a Pāñcarātra text representing a sectarian glorification of Kṛṣṇa and Rādha (i.e., the cult of Radha-Krishna) dated among the latest of the Saṃhitā-type works.—Accordingly, Vyāsa then he turns to a 12-syllable mantra (11-14), before moving to a general treatment of mudrā-gestures—namely, dhanī, astra, dhenu [dhenumudrā], mālā, śrīvatsa, kaustubha, bhadra and vilvākhya. One should practice these while repeating the following mantra: “oṃ hṛdaye sudarśanāya astrāya phaṭ”, all the while meditating on an image of Kṛṣṇa (15-23).
3) Dhenumudrā (धेनुमुद्रा) is the name of a Mudrā (“ritual hand-gestures”) mentioned in in chapter 13 of the Viśvāmitrasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2600 Sanskrit verses covering topics such as initiation (dīkṣā) and the construction, decoration and consecration of temples and icons, as well as routines of regular and special worship cycles.—Description of the chapter [mudrā-adhyāya]: Kāśyapa asks what are the various types of mudrā-gestures, and Viśvāmitra complies by first defining mudrā as that by seeing which one derives pleasure (“mu-”) and then by counseling that whoever practices these mudrās must do so in secrecy (1-6). Thereupon he names and briefly describes how to perform a number of mudrās [e.g., dhenumudrā]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Mudra, Dhenu, Tenu.
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Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 24 - The mode of worship of Śiva (Continued) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 25 - The holy rites of fire pertaining to Śiva < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 200 < [Volume 5 (1879)]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.16.141 < [Chapter 16 - The Lord’s Acceptance of Śuklāmbara’s Rice]
Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter XXXIX - Description of another form of Sun-worship < [Agastya Samhita]
Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) (by Seetha N.)
The Shakta concept of Mudra (position of the fingers) < [Chapter 5 - Shakta-Tantras—Saundaryalahari as an epitome of Shaktism]
Shaivacintamani (analytical study) (by Swati Sucharita Pattanaik)
Part 2.2 - The mode of Lord Śiva’s worship < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]
Part 1 - About the authorship time and the text Śaivacintāmaṇi < [Chapter 3: Śaiva tradition and Śaivacintāmaṇi]
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