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Lakshana

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a Hindu name for the characteristic beauties or signs of a supreme Buddha. These were divided into three classes:

1. The two hundred and sixteen Mangalya-lakshana, of which there were one hundred and eight on each foot;

2. The thirty-two Mahapurusha-lakshana, or superior beauties;

3. The eight Anawyanjana-lakshana, or inferior beauties.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Lakshana'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​l/lakshana.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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