Devanagari: तिलक ISO15919: tilaka also written as tilak
A marking in the centre of the forehead of sandalwood paste, saffron or other substances.
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Shri Krishna applies a black-coloured kasturi tilaka or tilaka made from musk. In the material world, musk is a strong-smelling substance that comes from the gland of the male musk deer. Traditionally, a Guru wears a distinctive shaped tilaka. All his disciples wear a tilaka of the same type. The tilaka serves as a reminder to oneself and also informs others.
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Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 1, Ch. 3
