Dear François,
This book should provide answers:
Srinivasan, D. M. Many Heads, Arms and Eyes. Leiden, Niederlande: Brill.
https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004644977
Best,
Dominik
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Am 17.05.2024 um 13:20 schrieb François Voegeli via INDOLOGY:
Dear Members of the List,
A friend recently asked me a rather disconcerting question (for me at
least): why do Indian gods have so many arms?
My understanding was that these arms bear attributes of the god
(trident, discus, severed head, etc.) to remind the devout of some
parts of the god's gest, but I have not seen such explanation in
Indian litterature.
What is the Indian literature exactly saying about this quite
remarkable feature and where (Purāṇas, Śilpaśāstras, or elsewhere)?
Your input will be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
François Voegeli
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