Archives Glossary of special terms

atapatra

An Ātapatra (आतपत्र) is an umbrella (of silk or leaves used as a parasol). This is the symbol of Buddhist goddesses like Uṣṇīṣasitā, Pañcarakṣā, etc.

atibhanga

Atibhaṅga (अतिभङ्ग) is the form of the tribhaṅga curve, a multi-flexed pose.

atman

soul

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