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Srivatsa
The Shrivatsa (Sanskrit: ; IAST: ''Śrīvatsa,'' ) is an ancient symbol, considered auspicious in Hinduism and other Indian religious traditions. Hinduism Origin Shrivatsa means "Beloved of Shri", an epithet of Vishnu, and a reference to his consort, the goddess Lakshmi, also called Shri. It is a mark on the chest of Vishnu, where his consort is described to reside. The Bhagavata Purana The ''Bhagavata Purana'' ( sa, भागवतपुराण; ), also known as the ''Srimad Bhagavatam'', ''Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana'' or simply ''Bhagavata'', is one of Hinduism's eighteen great Puranas (''Mahapuranas''). Composed in S ... explains the origin of this mark. The story goes that a number of maharishis once gathered on the banks of the Sarasvati River, river Sarasvati to perform a yajna. A dispute arose among these sages regarding the superiority of the members of the Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu, or Shiva. The sage Bhrigu was appointed to discover the truth of this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endless Knot
Endless knot in a Burmese Pali manuscript The endless knot or eternal knot is a symbolic knot and one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. It is an important symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. It is an important cultural marker in places significantly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism such as Tibet, Mongolia, Tuva, Kalmykia, and Buryatia. It is also found in Celtic and Chinese symbolism. History The endless knot appears on clay tablets from the Indus Valley civilization (2500 BC) and on a historic era inscription. Interpretations Buddhism Various Buddhist interpretations of the symbol are: * The endless knot iconography symbolised Samsara ''i.e.'', the endless cycle of suffering of birth, death and rebirth within Tibetan Buddhism. * The inter-twining of wisdom and compassion. * Interplay and interaction of the opposing forces in the dualistic world of manifestation, leading to their union, and ultimately to harmony in the universe. * The mutual dependence of relig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
