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Vaishnavamudradharana, ղṣṇܻṇa, Vaishnavamudra-dharana: 1 definition

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Vaishnavamudradharana 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 ղṣṇܻṇa can be transliterated into English as Vaisnavamudradharana or Vaishnavamudradharana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

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: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

ղṣṇܻṇa (वैष्णवमुद्राधारण) refers to the “habit of wearing ṣṇ-ܻ�, as discussed in chapter 6 of the (third part of the) Śṇḍⲹṃh: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 3600 Sanskrit verses dealing with devotion towards Kṛṣṇa who is identified with the Supreme, as well as ethical behavior and pious practices to be observed by devotees (bhaktas).—Description of the chapter [ṣṇܻṇa-ܰ]: In this chapter ܻ" are discussed. But it should be noted that the discussion refers not to hand-gestures. Rather, it refers to sacred marks put on the body and the good effects that follow upon wearing them and putting them as symbols on all household items. Five types of ܻs are distinguished, with the fifth one being subdivided into two classes, each with six categories (1-26).

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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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