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Japakusuma, ܲܳ, Japa-kusuma: 4 definitions

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Japakusuma means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Japakusuma in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ܲܳ (जपाकुसुम) or Japāpuṣpa refers to “flowers of the Jāpa plant�, which is used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] the worship with Japā flowers (China rose) brings about the death of enemies (śٰܳṛt). Karavīra flowers drive away all ailments (Dzdzṭa)�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Yoga (school of philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Japakusuma in Yoga glossary
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

ܲܳ (जपाकुसुम) refers to a “China rose�, according to the Brahmānanda’s Jyotsnā (verse 4.6).—Accordingly, “Because of the transformation into the self’s form, of the mind [which is] situated in the self, the state of the self’s form [prevails], like [the transformation] of a crystal, situated near a China rose (Ჹܲܳ-ٳ), into the form of a China rose�.

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Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

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In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

ܲܳ (जपाकुसुम) refers to the “Mantra flower� used in the Sūryārgha (sun offering) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “[...] [Make patron put a ṭīk red mark on the ritual lamp.] To Śrī Sūrya, red sandalwood, homage. [Make patron offer a red flower to the ritual lamp.] To Śrī Sūrya, a red flower, homage. [Make patron put a sacred thread on the ritual lamp.] To Śrī Sūrya, a red sacred thread, homage. [Make patron hold rice and pray.] O� homage to Śrī Sūrya the divine. Appearing as the Mantra flower (Ჹܲܳ-ṃkś), An ancient sage, whose great rays spread like a crown, Remover of all sins and obstacles, I bow to the maker of day�.

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Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (Բ) are collected indepently.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Japakusuma in Kannada glossary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

ܲܳ (ಜಪಾಕುಸುಮ):�

1) [noun] the flower of the plant Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.

2) [noun] the flower of the plant Datura stramonium.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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