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Tulasimala, ճܱī, Tulasi-mala: 3 definitions

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Tulasimala 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.

In Hinduism

Shilpashastra (iconography)

: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (ś貹)

ճܱī (तुलसीमाला, “rosary�) refers to one of the several “attributes� (ܻ) or “accessories� of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with ś貹 (arts and crafs), known as ś貹śāstras.—T ś貹 texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of ܻ or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The other miscellaneous articles found as attributes in the hands of the deities are, for example, ճܱī.

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Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, ś貹śāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.

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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Tulasimala in Pancaratra glossary
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

ճܱī (तुलसीमाला) refers to “garlands made of basil (stalks)�, as discussed in chapter 4 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 [ٳܱīṣṭ󲹳-ٳⲹ-ṇaԲ]: This chapter turns to an eulogy of the ٳܱī-plant, why and how it is to be worn by the devotee, etc. (1-98). [One curious law laid down here in this chapter (29) is that men should worship male gods while women should worship female gods ].

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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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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts: Volume 12 (1898) (shai)

ճܱī (तुलसीमाला) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Ѳ峾ǰṣa-ղԳٰ, a Sanskrit manuscript collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)� by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—T Mahāmokṣatantra manuscript, consisting of 3,024 ślokas (metrical verses), is deposit: Dhaka, Vikramapura Majhapada, Babu Rasavihari Raya. It deals with the salvation, cosmogony (i.e., the order of cosmic regions) and contains a bibliography of Tantric literature.� The catalogue includes the term—ճܱī� in its ‘subject-matter list� or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads�ٳܱīmālātilakādyalaṅkṛtasya rādhe kṛṣṇeti muhurbhāṣamāṇasya bhikṣāparāyaṇasya saṅgakaraṇe rauravādiprāptikathanam.

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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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