Dikshashakuna, Dīkṣāśakuna, Diksha-shakuna: 1 definition
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Dikshashakuna 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.
The Sanskrit term Dīkṣāśakuna can be transliterated into English as Diksasakuna or Dikshashakuna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsDīkṣāśakuna (दीक्षाशकुन) refers to the “omens relating to dīkṣā (initiation rites)”, as discussed in chapter 37 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.—Description of the chapter [dīkṣā-śakunavistāra]: Nārada says that, having now heard the (foregoing?) Tantra-text which is the “nectar of the ocean of Pāñcarātra,” he wants now to hear in detail about the śakuna-omens relating to dīkṣā-initiation rites. Viṣvaksena refers to that “ancient, supreme wisdom” [mahāvidyā purātanī] which Viṣṇu Himself once imparted to him in this regard for the good of all aspirants. This Wisdom divides śakuna-omens into 64 types. [...]
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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