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gadā (motif) (motifs, design elements (attributes), Design Elements (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Motif of a mace representing one of the nine symbols for 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 gadā represents Mahat ('cosmic intelligence'). |
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gadā (motif) (preferred,C,U,English-P,AD,L,SN)
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gadā (motif) (Sanskrit (transliterated)-P,AD,SN)
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gada (motif) (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: D.DG |
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.... Design Elements (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ design elements (attributes) (G) |
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................ gadā (motif) (G) |
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gadās (weapons) |
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(ceremonial maces, ceremonial weapons, ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)) [300446834] |
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