Stambhakalpana, Stambha-kalpana: 1 definition

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In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

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Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Stambhakalpana (स्तम्भकल्पन) refers “preparing the flagstaff”, as discussed in chapter 34 of the Śrīpraśnasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 5500 Sanskrit verses covering a number of subjects ranging from selecting a temple site through building and furnishing it to sanctifying and maintaining worship in the sacred complex.—Description of the chapter [stambhakalpana-ādi-dhvajārohaṇa-anta-vidhi]: The flag pole (stambha) is to be fashioned of wood, with certain ornamental motifs being optional (1-20). Then a pit is dug, gems placed in it, and the flag pole erected (21-24). The Ācārya then dones a rakṣāsūtra on his wrist, symbolizing his willingness to undertake the immanent ceremonies, and he enters the garbhagṛha. [...]

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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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