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Rajyabhishecana, ṣeԲ, Rajya-abhishecana: 1 definition

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Rajyabhishecana 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 ṣeԲ can be transliterated into English as Rajyabhisecana or Rajyabhishecana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Rajyabhishechana.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Rajyabhishecana in Shaivism glossary
: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

ṣeԲ (राज्याभिषेचन) refers to “royal initiation�, according to the Svacchanda-tantra.—Accordingly, [verse 4.3-6, while describing the interpretation of dreams]—“In [auspicious] dreams [the dreamer] drinks wine, eats raw flesh, smears insect feces and sprinkles blood. He eats food of sour milk and smears a white garment. [He holds] a white umbrella over his head, decorates [himself] with a white garland or ribbon. [He sees] a throne, chariot or vehicle, the flag of royal initiation (ṣeԲdhvaja� ṣeԲm). He decorates [these things] with a coral, betel leaf fruit. [He also] sees Śrī or Sarasvatī�.

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Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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