chatur-bhuja rupa | चतुर्भुज रूप
Chatur-bhuja Rupa (Devanagari: चतुर्भुज रूप; ISO 15919: caturbhuja rūpa) refers to the Four-Armed Form.
The Majestic Aspect Literally meaning "form with four arms," this aspect represents the all-majestic Paramatma feature of Brahm—The Supreme Lord. This form is specifically identified with Lord Vishnu or MahaVishnu, embodying the opulence (Aishvarya) of the Divine.
The Four Divine Symbols In each of His four hands, the Lord holds specific attributes that symbolize His divinity and power:
- Sudarshan Chakra (Devanagari: सुदर्शन चक्र; ISO 15919: sudarśana cakra): The divine discus.
- Panchjanya Shankh (Devanagari: पाञ्चजन्य शंख; ISO 15919: pāñcajanya śaṁkha): The divine conch shell.
- Kaumudaki Gada (Devanagari: कौमोदकी गदा; ISO 15919: kaumodakī gadā): The divine mace.
- Padma (Devanagari: पद्म; ISO 15919: padma): The lotus flower.
Further Reading and Reference
- Alternate Spelling: chaturbhuj roop
- Related Concepts: Aspects of Brahm