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Oct 2, 2024 · Khadga in Hinduism is a broad, parallel-sided sword, having two sharp edges and a pointed edge. It has been described as a most superior weapon and was held in high esteem. It belonged to the amukta class, i.e. it was not meant to be hurled or thrown. According to the Puranas, it was created by Brahma to free the earth from the evil forces.
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Pancaratra
Khaḍga (खड्ग, “sword”):—One of the nine symbols representing the cosmic principles of the universe, according to the Pāñcarātra literature. These nine weapons and ornaments symbolize the principles which they represent as the presiding deity. The Sword (khaḍga) represents knowledge. 1) Khaḍga (खड्ग) or Khaḍgamudrā refers to one of the “twenty-six ritual hand gestures” (mudrās) mentioned in the sixth chapter of the Nāradīyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapte...
Shaktism
The Khaḍga (खड्ग, “sword”) is one of the objects Kālī is displayed as holding in one of her hands. It represents discrimination and wisdom. Khaḍga (खड्ग) refers to a “swords”, according to the Kulapañcāśikā, an unpublished text attributed to Matsyendranātha teaching secrecy.—Accordingly, “O Hara, why is it that those people who are great heroes devoted to worship and meditation, greedy to drink (the sacrificial) blood—who, well established, carry swords [i.e., khaḍga-hasta] and are devoted, O...
Shilpashastra
Khaḍga is a sword, long or short, and is used along with a kheṭaka or shield made of wood or hide. The khaḍgais either single-edged or double-edged and has a handle which is not different from the handle of swords seen in the pictures of trhe Crusaders and the early kings of Europe. Khaḍga (Sword) - Sword of wisdom which cuts through illusion and destroys all ignorance- hidden within all of us like a scabbard - needs to be withdrawn with skill and used with care and precision. Khaḍga (खड्ग, “...
Tibetan Buddhism
Khaḍga (खड्ग) is the name of a Rāśi (zodiac sign) 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 Khaḍga). Khaḍga (खड्ग) refers to the “sword (of w...
Mahayana
Khaḍga (खड्ग) refers to the “sword (of friendliness)”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [As the afflicted Nāgas said to Bhagavān]: “[...] Then, O Bhagavān, the hostile Nāgas become agitated and destroy crops. [...] They send down...
General definition
Khaḍga (खड्ग, “sword”).—One of the fourteen gems (ratna) serving the Cakravartin;—The khaḍgais a sharp sword which breaks all resistance.
Khaḍga (खड्ग) or Khaḍgapā is another name for Khaṇḍapā: one of the eighty-four Siddhas (Siddhācāryas) of the Sahajayāna school, according to sources such as the Varṇaratnākara of Jyotirīśvara (i.e., the Varna-Ratnakara by Jyotirishwar Thakur).—The Sahaja-Yana is a philosophical and esoteric movement of Tantric Buddhism which had enormous influence ...
Marathi-English dictionary
khaḍga (खड्ग).—m (S) A sword. 2 A rhinoceros. 3 A rhinoceros' horn.
Sanskrit dictionary
Khaḍga (खड्ग).—[khaḍ-bhedane ganUṇādi-sūtra 1.121] 1) A sword; न हि खड्गो विजानाति कर्मकारं स्वकारणम् (na hi khaḍgo vijānāti karmakāraṃ svakāraṇam) Udb.; खड्गं परामृश्य (khaḍgaṃ parāmṛśya)&c. 2)The horn of a rhinoceros. 3) A rhinoceros; प्रायो विषाण- परिमोषलघूत्तमाङ्गान्खड्गांश्चकार नृपतिर्निशितैः क्षुरप्रैः (prāyo viṣāṇa- parimoṣalaghūttamāṅgānkhaḍgāṃścakāra nṛpatirniśitaiḥ kṣurapraiḥ) R.9.62; Manusmṛti 3. 272,5.18; ... खङ्गशृङ्गं चामरं च (khaṅgaśṛṅgaṃ cāmaraṃ ca)... Śiva. B.3.12. -ḍgamIron....
Hindi dictionary
Khaḍga (खड्ग) [Also spelled khadag]:—(nm) a sword; —[kośa] a sheath; ~[hasta] with a sword in hand, ready to strike.
Niila- [A] ashma-Dyutim-Aasya-Paada-Dashakaam Seve Mahaakaalikaam ||. Meaning: 1 Om, (I meditate on Devi Mahakali) Who is holding Khadga (Scymitar, Sword), Chakra (Discus), Gadaa (Club), Ishu (Arrow), Caapa (Bow), Parigha (Club), Shula (Trident, Spear), Bhushundi (Fire-Arms, Missile), Shira (Skull) and ... 2: ...
கடகம் அல்லது கர்க்கடகம் என்பது நண்டு என்ற பொருள் கொண்டு 12 இராசிகளில் நான்காம் இராசியாக கருதப்படுகிறது. இது விண்ணின் 90 முதல் 120 பாகைகளை குறிக்கும். இந்து நம்பிக்கையின் படி இந்தியா நாடு ஆகத்து 15 ஆம் தேதி நள்ளிரவில் 12 மணி அளவில் இந்தியாவிற்கு ஆங்கிலேயர்கள் விடுதலை அளித்தனர்.
Meaning of the Sanskrit Word: khadgam khadgam—sword SB 1.17.28, SB 7.8.14, SB 7.9.29, SB 9.2. ... Can't find any compound Sanskrit words containing khadgam.
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