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Feb 4, 2024 · Skanda is an ancient Hindu symbol that holds deep spiritual and cultural significance. The word ‘skanda’ itself translates to ‘that which is moving’, a reference to its representation of the ever-changing nature of life and the universe. Contents: The skanda symbol has three main components – a circle, a triangle, and three dots.
Skanda, Hindu god of war who was the firstborn son of Shiva. The many legends giving the circumstances of his birth are often at variance with one another. In Kalidasa’s epic poem Kumarasambhava (“The Birth of the War God”; 5th century ce), as in most versions of the story, the gods wished for
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Shilpashastra
Skanda (one of the aspects of Subrahmaṇya, according to the Kumāra-tantra). This aspect should be represented with one face and two arms and should be of the colour of the lotus. The loins are to be bound by a broad belt and the only clothing which this figure should possess is the kaupnaī. The right hand should keep a daṇḍa while the left one should rest upon the hip (kaṭyavalambita). This aspect of Subrahmaṇya is popularly known as the Paḻaniyāṇḍavar. This is the description which is given...
Shaktism
Skanda (स्कन्द):—One of the persons joining Śiva during the preparations of the war between Śankhacūḍa and the Devas, according to the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa (9.20.22-53). All persons attending were remained seated on beautiful aerial cars, built of jewels and gems. The war was initiated by Puṣpadanta (messenger of Śiva) who was ordered to restore the rights of the Devas. .
Natyashastra
Skanda (स्कन्द) is a Sanskrit word referring to a deity. Acording to the Nāṭyaśāstra 1.88-93, when Brahmā, Indra and all other gods went to inspect the playhouse (nāṭyamaṇḍapa) designed by Viśvakarmā, he assigned different deities for the protection of the playhouse itself, as well as for the objects relating to dramatic performance (prayoga). As such, Brahmā assigned Skanda to the fourth section (joint/knot, parva) of the Jarjara (Indra’s banner staf). The protection of the playhouse was ena...
Tibetan Buddhism
1) Skanda (स्कन्द) refers to one of the various Grahas and Mahāgrahas mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Skanda). 2) Skandā (स्कन्दा)...
General definition
Skanda, also known as Wei Tuo, is a Mahayana bodhisattva regarded as a devoted guardian of Buddhist monasteries who guards the Buddhist teachings. He is also sometimes called in the Chinese tradition "Hufa Weituo Zuntian Pusa", meaning "Honored Dharma Protector Skanda Bodhisattva", because he is the leader of the twenty-four celestial guardian deities mentioned in the Golden Light Sutra. According to legends, Skanda was the son of a virtuous king who had complete faith in Buddha's teachings....
General definition
Skanda (स्कन्द) refers to a class of bhūta deities according to the Śvetāmbara tradition of Jainism, while Digambara does not recognize this class. The bhūtas refer to a category of vyantaras gods which represents one of the four classes of celestial beings (devas). The deities such as the Skandas are defined in ancient Jain cosmological texts such as the Saṃgrahaṇīratna in the Śvetāmbara tradition or the Tiloyapaṇṇati by Yativṛṣabha (5th century) in the Digambara tradition. Skanda (स्कन्द) r...
Skanda (स्कन्द) (=Khaṃda) refers to one of the deities being worshiped in ancient India, as vividly depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—The Kuvalayamala (779 A.D.) is full of cultural material which gains in value because of the firm date of its c...
Sanskrit dictionary
Skanda (स्कन्द).—[skand-ac] 1)Leaping. 2)Quicksilver. 3) Name of Kārtikeya; सेनानीनामहं स्कन्दः (senānīnāmahaṃ skandaḥ)Bhagavadgītā (Bombay) 1.24; R.2. 36;7.1; Meghadūta 45. 4)Name of Śiva. 5)The body. 6)A king. 7)The bank of a river. 8)A clever man. 9)A kind of disease common to children. 1)Effusion, spilling. 11)Perishing, destruction. Derivable forms: skandaḥ(स्कन्दः). --- OR --- Skānda (स्कान्द).—a. 1) (-ndī f.) [स्कन्द-अण् (skanda-aṇ)] Relating to Skanda. 2)Relating to Śiva. -ndamThe Ska...
Kannada-English dictionary
Skaṃda (ಸ್ಕಂದ):— 1) [noun] Ṣaṇmukha, the son of Śiva. 2) [noun] Śiva. 3) [noun] a ruler; a king. 4) [noun] the physical structure and material substance of an animal including human being; the body. 5) [noun] either of the bank of a river. 6) [noun] nervous disorder as epilepsy, convulsions, etc. that affect children. 7) [noun] a clever, intelligent man. 8) [noun] 'mercury, a heavy, silver-white, highly toxic metallic element (symbol: Hg).'9) [noun] the act of hopping or jumping.
Nepali dictionary
Skanda (स्कन्द):—n. canto;
Skandha (Sanskrit: स्कन्ध) is a Sanskrit word that means "multitude, quantity, aggregate", generally in the context of body, trunk, stem, empirically observed gross object or anything of bulk verifiable with senses. [1][11] The term appears in the Vedic literature. The Pali equivalent word Khandha (sometimes spelled Kkhanda) [5 ...
Kartikeya forms the main theme of Skanda Purana, the largest Mahapurana, a genre of eighteen Hindu religious texts. [55] The text contains over 81,000 verses, and is part of Shaivite literature. [56] While the text is named after Skanda (Kartikeya), he does not feature either more or less prominently in the text than in other Shiva-related ...
The Skanda Purana emphasizes the path of devotion (Bhakti) as a means to attain the grace of Lord Skanda. It explores the nine forms of devotion (Nava Bhakti), including chanting the divine names, singing hymns, and engaging in selfless service. The Purana inspires devotees to cultivate love, devotion, and surrender to Lord Skanda for spiritual ...
Jun 21, 2023 · Summary: The English translation of the Skanda Purana, the largest of the eighteen major puranas containing over 81,000 Sanskrit metrical verses.The earliest version of the Skanda Purana probably existed before the 5th century CE and thus preserves an enormous amount of history and information regarding Hindu tradition in an encyclopedic format.
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