Granthibandha, Granthi-bandha: 1 definition
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Granthibandha means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureGranthibandha (ग्रन्थिबन्�) refers to the “tying of a knot (in one’s robe)�, according to the 2nd-century Meghasūtra (“Cloud Sutra�) in those passages which contain ritual instructions.—Accordingly, “In the end of one’s robe a knot must be tied (granthibandha) with seven prayers by the prophet of the Law after he has previously made provision for his safety. This ‘Whirlwind�-Chapter, (also) called “The heart of all Serpents,� must be recited. [...]�

Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Granthi, Bandha.
Starts with: Granthibandham, Granthibandhan, Granthibandhana.
Full-text: Granthibandham, Paryanka, Paryankagranthibandha, Granthi, Rakshavidhana, Bandha.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
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