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Womb 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.
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Vastushastra (architecture)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)The Womb (chamber) is another name for the Sanctuary (of a Temple) which is denoted by the Sanskrit term ³Ņ²¹°ł²ś³ó²¹²µį¹h²¹ and refers to the ācentral hallā� part of the Hindu Temple, according to the Viį¹£į¹udharmottarapurÄį¹a, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.āAccording to the Viį¹£į¹udharmottarapurÄį¹a, [the ²µ²¹°ł²ś³ó²¹²µį¹h²¹] should be decorated with various figures and it should not be skull-shaped or pointed. That means the Viį¹£į¹udharmottarapurÄį¹a recommends a separated room inside the main temple which can be considered as the Womb chamber of the temple.
Vastushastra (ą¤µą¤¾ą¤øą„ą¤¤ą„ą¤¶ą¤¾ą¤øą„ą¤¤ą„ą¤�, vÄstuÅÄstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
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Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 5.8 < [Chapter 5 - Rules of Impregnation]
Verse 5.12 < [Chapter 5 - Rules of Impregnation]
Verse 5.2 < [Chapter 5 - Rules of Impregnation]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - Harinaigameį¹£Ä� (the order-bearer of Åakra) < [Chapter 4]
Part 3 - On the state of pregnancy < [Chapter 7]
Part 5 - On the migration of the embryo to infernal and other existences < [Chapter 7]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati DÄsa)
Verse 2.1.199-201 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lordās Manifestation and His Instructions on Kį¹į¹£į¹a-saį¹ kÄ«rtana]
Verse 2.14.42 < [Chapter 14 - YamarÄjaās Saį¹ kÄ«rtana]
Verse 2.1.204 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lordās Manifestation and His Instructions on Kį¹į¹£į¹a-saį¹ kÄ«rtana]
Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation) (by Swami Lokeswarananda)
Hevajra Tantra (analytical study) (by Seung Ho Nam)
1.3. Buddha Nature (tathagatagarbha) and the Cult of Deity Yoga < [Chapter 3 - Tantric Doctrine in Hevajra Tantra]
2.3. Internal Initiation < [Chapter 3 - Tantric Doctrine in Hevajra Tantra]
1.2. Wisdom (prajna) and Means (upaya) < [Chapter 3 - Tantric Doctrine in Hevajra Tantra]
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami VijƱanananda)
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