Kapala

Pronunciation: /kəˈpɑːlə/

Definitions of kapala

noun a skull or head, especially a ceremonial skull used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a kapala on the altar during the ceremony.

A2 The kapala was used as a ritual object in the Buddhist temple.

B1 The kapala was intricately carved and decorated with precious stones.

B2 Archaeologists discovered a kapala buried in the ancient tomb.

C1 The kapala symbolizes the impermanence of life and death in Tibetan Buddhism.

C2 The kapala is a powerful symbol of transformation and enlightenment in Vajrayana Buddhism.

Examples of kapala in a Sentence

formal The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient kapala buried in the tomb.

informal I heard they found a kapala during the dig at the archaeological site.

slang Hey, check out this cool kapala I found at the flea market!

figurative His mind felt like a kapala, empty and hollow after a long day of work.

Grammatical Forms of kapala

• past tense: kapolad
• plural: kapalas
• comparative: more kapala
• superlative: most kapala
• present tense: kapala
• future tense: will kapala
• perfect tense: have kapala
• continuous tense: is kapala
• singular: kapala
• positive degree: kapala
• infinitive: to kapala
• gerund: kapaling
• participle: kapalaing

Origin and Evolution of kapala

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'kapala' originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions to refer to a cup or bowl made from a human skull, the meaning of 'kapala' has evolved to also represent a ritual implement used in tantric practices, as well as a symbol of impermanence and the transitory nature of life.