skanda
IPA: skˈændʌ
Root Word: Skanda
noun
- (Buddhism) a bodhisattva in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism
- (Hinduism) epithet of Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war.
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Examples of "skanda" in Sentences
- Skanda is another name for Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war
- The skanda in Buddhist mythology is seen as a fierce warrior and protector
- In traditional Chinese medicine, skanda is believed to represent the energy of movement and change
- Skanda is often depicted riding a peacock in Hindu art
- The skanda mantra is chanted by devotees seeking courage and protection
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